Support Officer, Governance

4 days ago


Wellington City, New Zealand NZ Ministry for Primary Industries Full time

The salary for this role is circa $52,509 to $61,776 depending on skills and experience.
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role
Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for a new Support Officer to join our Governance team. The role would suit a recent graduate who has a flair for customer service and is keen to build their administration and secretariat experience and gain insights into organisational decision making.
In this role, you will connect with a wide range of people across MPI and have plenty of scope to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and promotion of governance best practices.

**Your support functions will include**:

- compilation of committee meeting documentation and record-keeping tasks
- managing meeting invites, venue and equipment bookings, catering arrangements, and on-the-day meeting set-up/ pack-down functions
- system support for the Diligent Board Management Software across MPI
- supporting secretariat functions including preparing draft minutes and agendas as part of your development.

Mōu - About You
We are seeking someone who has experience in providing administrative, business and systems support within an office environment and an ability to network and build effective relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders. You'll have good writing and analytical skills, a drive to deliver an exceptional customer experience in every interaction and preferably experience with Diligent Board Management Software, although training will be provided.
Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua - About MPI
The Ministry for Primary Industries works to safeguard New Zealanders' way of life well in the future. To ensure this, we have a vision where New Zealand is the world's most sustainable provider of high-value food and primary products. Our organisational strategy sets the direction we need to take to achieve this vision and ensure the success of the food and primary industries for the benefit of all New Zealanders.
To find out more about the Ministry and what we do please click here.
Mō tō mātou rōpū - About the Team
You will be part of a close-knit Governance team that works across MPI to support SLT's wider governance framework and decision-making committees and leads MPI's Crown Entity monitoring role for the New Zealand Walking Access Commission.
Our Governance team is part of the Strategy, Performance and Governance Directorate within the Compliance & Governance branch of MPI. We have a strong team culture and work in a collegial environment where you can make a real difference across our entire organisation.
Ahurea - Culture
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. We are fair in our behaviour and our policies promote equal opportunity for all. We provide training programmes and opportunities for people to continuously improve their skill sets and keep up to date with best practices. MPI has a focus on career pathways, so we will help you grow in this role.
**Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua**: - Benefits of working at MPI
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Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to Apply



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