MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders Discover a career with purpose at MBIE * Provide high calibre support to either the General Manager of the NZ Government Property group, or the General Manager of the Small Business, Commerce and Consumer Policy group * Fast paced and challenging role * Permanent, full-time based in Wellington Tenei turanga - About the Role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant to provide executive support to the General Manager, within the Building Resources and Markets Group at MBIE. Working in a dynamic, changing and fast paced environment, you will be responsible for diary and event management, recruitment support, meeting secretariat, monitoring communication, preparing documents, arranging travel and other executive support duties all while working collaboratively with a wider support team. This is an important role, your ability to think on your feet, be proactive and add value to the work of the Government Property team or the Small Business, Commerce and Consumer Policy team will be critical. A strong focus on continuous improvement is important as well as the ability to build a strong understanding of the team, the BRM group and MBIE. You will maintain effective internal and external relationships, deal with high level, urgent and confidential issues and work effectively with the teams as needed. Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required * A proactive, can-do attitude with a high level of initiative, sound judgement and discretion * Wide ranging knowledge of administration systems and processes * Significant experience and proficiency covering Microsoft Office suite of applications * The ability to organise and prioritise workloads effectively, to ensure high quality results within deadlines * The ability to quickly establish and build strong working relationships and to develop trust and credibility with senior managers, staff and key internal and external stakeholders * Exceptional teamwork and collaborative abilities and a willingness to share knowledge and expertise with others * Highly developed communication and writing skills * Minimum of 2 years Executive Assistant experience * Previous experience working in Government is a strong advantage * Must have legal right to live and work in NZ Etahi korero mo MBIE - About MBIE: MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders. We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable. People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours. * Mahi Tahi – Better Together * Maia – Bold and brave * Pae Kahurangi – Build our Future * Pono Me Te Tika – Own It Our aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity – Hikina Whakatutuki – which broadly means 'lifting to make successful'. MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities. E mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahungaroa o ngai wi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, katutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapakua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga. Me pehea te tono - How to Apply: Click here to view a position description. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role. Email Marie Manley at ****** quoting ref MBIE/14614 if you have any further questions. Applications close on Sunday 17 March 2024.
