This is a full time permanent (civ) position What you will do
In this position you will be responsible for providing administrative services to YDU (North), including administration, coordination and management of resources used to support course staff and trainees. The key outcome for this position is to ensure the delivery of high quality customer focused administration support to all staff, managers and commanders of the Youth Development Unit.
What we need
We are looking for a person who has the ability to perform across functions of administration, whilst maintaining a team focus on the delivery of timely and efficient administration support to all and host responsibilities in a busy environment.
You will bring some strong administration skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. You have good keyboard skills and an intermediate level of proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite. Experience in using SAP and SRM would be an advantage.
The ability to provide superior customer service is essential in this role. You have confident interpersonal skills and exceptional communication skills, more than comfortable working across a wide range of people. You are happy to work autonomously and within a team environment.
You will need to hold a current un-endorsed driver licence.
Who we are
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.
The YDU works with young people aged 12 - 24 years and conducts several different programmes all designed to enable young people to progress into job placement, trade training, further education and re-engagement in local communities.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 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.
In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:
Great benefits for you and your family;
Full time ongoing work;
Fully funded life cover up to $300,000;
Access to holiday accommodation across NZ;
Discounts Handbook for selected retail, entertainment and service providers;
5 weeks annual leave per year.
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.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 7 November 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 (5) years, OR
Is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one of more of the following countries for the last five (5) 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.
Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process:http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
