Executive Assistant

14 hours ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Executive Assistant | Kaiāwhina Matua
The TEC - Te Amorangi Mātauranga Matua is a small Crown agency with a big job to do - ensuring New Zealanders have the skills and the knowledge they need to ensure lifelong success to build a great country. We lead the Government's relationship with the tertiary education sector in Aotearoa /New Zealand and provide career services from education to employment.

**Tautoko Pakihi**: Business Support
Our Business Support Team | Tautoko Pakihi, are responsible for empowering the wider organisation through effective and high-quality support services.

**He angitūtanga**: About the Role
- Using big picture thinking and broad business acumen to understand the work environment and how to make it easier for the managers you support
- Analysing manager requirements to ensure needs are met, and improving the level of service to the manager by effective planning and organising
- Looking ahead at managers' needs and anticipating opportunities, obstacles and desired outcomes
- Proactively managing internal and external relationships and communications
- Proactively supporting the work of the directorate through administrative work and interactions with key internal and external parties

**He kōrero mōu**: What we are looking for
- EA or PA background, you will need to be able to prioritise your work as well as others
- Ability to work in an agile and fast-paced team environment
- Extensive experience providing support to senior managers
- Ability to proactively manage the manager's diary and coordinate with others to ensure effective crisis/emergency avoidance and /or management
- Organisation and administrative skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
- Familiarity with Visio and Microsoft Project an advantage
- Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou**: What's in it for you
- Three additional (TEC Days) leave days
- A range of benefits including flexible working options, a wellness programme
- A motivated and supportive manager, keen to make the most of your skill set
- A focus on career development and internal opportunities.

The recruitment range for this position starts from $60,000 to $70,000. Placement in the range will depend on demonstrable skills and experience.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono**: How to Apply

Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Prior to the Tertiary Education Commission confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum.

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