What you will do Reporting to the Deputy Director Business Management & Performance, this role will see you provide all-round administration and clerical support to an array of stakeholders across the CIS branch and externally. You will have lots of variety and challenges along the way but the mix will vary depending on the demands of the business at the time. Tasks will include (but not limited to) general admin support, the on/ off-boarding of staff, facilities management, event management, financial reporting, asset management, etc.This position is fixed term for 12 months. What we need Your brilliant planning and organisational capabilities, along with your flexible nature and effective communication skills will see you thrive on managing the multiple tasks within this role! You will have several years of administrator and/ or clerical experience gained working in a fast paced and dynamic environment and be confident in communicating with high-level stakeholders.Other necessary skills and experience include:
Computer literacy (e.g. MS Office, SAP);
Familiar with financial procedures and managing financial records;
Experience in project reporting and facilities management;
Self-motivated, self-starter with the ability to use common sense and initiative;
An ability to prioritise with effective time management.
Who we are CIS Branch provides the core information and communication services that underpin New Zealand Defence operations. We are entrusted to deliver and support the Defence technology that helps keep New Zealanders safe. The Business Support Administration (BSA) team takes pride in their work and are committed to making a positive impact and delivering a service to the CIS Branch that is second to none! By joining the team you are making a great career decision. Why you ask?You will:
Be part of an effective team with freedom and flexibility to do your job;
Able to maintain a balance between your personal and working life;
Inspired to go the extra mile to help NZDF succeed.
Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand. As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice. Why Us NZDF has a unique culture that is underpinned by our shared values of courage, commitment, comradeship and integrity. From day one you are part of a community that prides itself in protecting our country, giving you real purpose. NZDF is an inclusive organisation that is open to flexible working arrangements and welcomes applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, age, beliefs/opinions, or family circumstances. We are extremely proud of this and the great benefits for you and your family when you join NZDF.We expect to appoint around the midpoint of the salary band for these roles which is $60,252 inclusive of a 4% employer superannuation contribution. This may be negotiable depending on experience. Please note: These roles will initially be based in Petone however we are currently working through our longer-term office location requirements in the broader Wellington area. This means that in future you may need to be able to work in one of our other CIS offices across the Wellington and Hutt Valley region. Also, this position may involve out-of-hours work. How to Apply To view the Position Description and to apply online please visit our Defence Careers website, or use the links on this page. For further information, contact Renee Coetzee on **********. Please note: If you are an existing NZDF employee (excluding contractors) you must apply through our Internal Vacancies site, via the HR Toolkit.Applications close on Thursday 10 October 2019.Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for. The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows: Low level Security Clearance
most preferably a NZ citizen, who has resided in this country continuously for at least the last five years, OR
is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.
If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.
