• 9 month fixed-term/secondment available to cover Parental Leave
• Position will be based in Wellington CBD
• We're offering a competitive salary starting from $68,371 to $75,501. depending on experience

Mō te tūnga | About the role

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role that ensures smooth and efficient operations at the executive level? As an Executive Assistant, you will provide high-level, proactive, and comprehensive support to a manager, enabling them to perform their duties effectively and efficiently.

In this role, you'll be the backbone of the executive office, managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling critical tasks with precision. Your expertise will also extend to offering general and specific support to the wider team, ensuring seamless operations and enhanced productivity across the board.

This role primarily supports our Chief Legal Officer and legal team so legal executive experience is an advantage; for example, preparing court bundles.

This role is based in our Wellington office. Due to the operational requirements and dynamic nature of the role, it will be beneficial for you to have the close support of the team around you. Candidates for this role are required to already be based in Wellington or be willing to relocate to Wellington for this opportunity.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu | What you will bring

Key requirements of the role include:

• Computer literate; proficient in Windows 2000 or later, MS Word/Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Relevant tertiary qualification in secretarial/administration and/or business management
• Experience in providing executive support to manager
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Strong organisational ability to optimise and prioritise conflicting demands in a busy environment, to achieve deadlines and see responsibilities through to completion
• Excellent self-management skills, including working effectively without direct supervision, managing and organising fluctuating workloads in sometimes stressful situations
• Able to personally cope with ambiguity and change
• Understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural practices in particular; knowledge of tikanga Māori, and Pacific peoples' culture

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

To see all the benefits of working for Oranga Tamariki, please visit https://mahi.orangatamariki.govt.nz/working-with-us/employee-benefits/

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.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

Apply online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a log in using your Oranga Tamariki email address.

If you have any questions about role, please contact Info_recruit@ot.govt.nz

Hurry as applications for this role close at midnight on Thursday 13th March 2025!

However, we will be reviewing applications and inviting candidates to interview prior to this date, so apply now!

If you are interested in any of our vacancies, please ensure that you make yourself familiar with our code of conduct as it sets out our expectations for our kaimahi and requires you to present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.