Executive Assistant to Group General Manager

About us | Mō mātou

 
The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
 
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
 
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
 
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.

•   12 month secondment/fixed term

•   Starting February 2026

•   Based at National Office, Wellington

Are you looking for an opportunity where you will be working with a team of people focused on delivering outstanding results?

Are you at your best in a busy, fast-moving complex environment?

We are seeking an experienced multitasker who loves working within a dynamic team.

This exciting opportunity will suit a self-managing professional who is comfortable juggling an interesting and busy workload, can work with ambiguity, and build effective working relationships across the Ministry.

Your primary role will be to support the Group General Manager, providing seamless organisation and oversight of diaries, time management, organising internal and external stakeholder meetings and preparing documentation and presentations.

Whether you're arranging travel or booking and organising stakeholder meetings, you'll do it all with your natural flair and professional manner. You will be a key member of the team working with leadership to foster a positive work environment.

To succeed in this role, you will have worked with senior leaders, be proficient across the suite of Microsoft products, with a willingness and ability to work with a range of different products that will increase efficiency and new ways of working.

Ideally you will have a good risk radar, can pivot as needed to support what is happening for the business, be great at relationships and have excellent written communication skills. Having creative flair won't got astray either, to support the GGM getting ideas to their audience in an engaging manner.

We offer a friendly and supportive environment with a strong focus on making a real difference to the lives of all New Zealanders. We work in the office and are based in Central Wellington; you will be welcomed into both the leadership team and wider Enablement Group.

Executive Assistant Enablement, position description

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.  

Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description. 

All applications must be made online.  If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at

Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work.  This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.

Closing date: 4 December 2025

Joining us | Ko te hono mai

Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.  We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.