Executive Assistant

4 days ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Fulltime, permanent opportunity based in Wellington
- Utilise your skills in a role that supports better outcomes for tamariki

An interesting support role where you will have the opportunity to support two General managers within Te Kounga o te Mahi me ngā Wheako (Quality Practice and Experiences)

Mō mātou | About us
Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values:

- We put Tamariki first
- We believe Aroha is vital
- We respect the Mana of people
- We are Tika and Pono
- We value Whakapapa
- We recognise that Oranga is a journey

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Mō te tūnga | About the role
You will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the group, freeing up both General Manager's for strategic priorities and enabling them to undertake their roles more effectively and efficiently. You will achieve this through your exceptional organizational and communication skills. This role will also assist with general and specific support duties to the wider team.
We are a motivated, dynamic and supportive group managing a diverse, complex and ever-changing programme of work. We offer a challenging and friendly environment with plenty of opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

**Key requirements of the role include but are not limited to**:  
- Proven experience and achievement in an executive support role or a highly skilled and experienced PA looking to step up to the next level.
- Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and well-organized documents
- Being highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple items while maintaining high levels of attention to detail.
- A pragmatic and solutions focused approach to effectively manage or escalate relevant information to senior leaders as needed
- Having a high level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion
- Bringing excellent IT skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office suite
- Thriving in an environment that requires a high level of discretion, sensitivity, and interpersonal interaction
- Bringing an understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural issues and concerns and knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pasifika.
- Knowledge and understanding of working within a government agency is preferrable.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

**This role includes**:

- A rewarding career where you will work in a values-based role which is truly making a difference
- The opportunity to work in a team committed to embedding tikanga based practices into the social work process within Oranga Tamariki to improve outcomes for Māori
- Colleagues who are committed to the highest standards of strengths-based social work practice

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply


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