Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, New Zealand Looking for Executive Assistant at Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand Full Time

Fixed Term or Secondment to December 2024

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s (DPMC) purpose is to advance an ambitious, resilient and well-governed New Zealand. DPMC has a unique role as the trusted advisor, leader and steward of our system of executive government.

Within DPMC, the Risk and System Governance Group (RSGG) provides leadership to DPMC’s risk and system governance accountabilities. As a Group, they

• drive the National Risk Approach to support evidence-based, future-focused strategic government decision-making that strengthens New Zealand’s long-term resilience to our most significant hazards and threats.
• provide strategic governance support to the collectives of Chief Executives that make up the National Security Board, and the Hazard Risk Board.
• provide stewardship and leadership to the country’s all-of-government strategic crisis management arrangements, strengthening agencies’ readiness capabilities and enabling coordinated and effective responses to nationally significant crisis events.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi

The Executive Assistant (EA) to the Executive Director (ED) RSGG contributes to the overall performance of the unit by providing proactive, high quality executive support services to ensure the ED is able to carry out their responsibilities effectively and efficiently. A full job description is attached.

About you | Ko wai koe

The successful candidate will have demonstrated capabilities in the following areas

• Extensive experience in high quality executive support.
• Experience in the public sector and a working knowledge of central government decision-making processes.
• Experience in planning and organisation including the ability to take the initiative to respond quickly and appropriately where required
• Ability to focus on multiple issues, to plan and prioritise in a busy environment, applying sound judgement to competing deadlines, while staying unruffled and maintaining attention to detail.
• Well developed relationship management skills with the ability to manage complex relationships both internally and externally.
• A high level of computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite and other corporate technologies.

Security Requirements | Ngā Whakaritenga Haumarutanga

Normally you must be a New Zealand citizen or hold a Resident class visa. Alternatively, you must have been a citizen of the UK, USA, Canada or Australia with a 10 year checkable background. To find out more check your eligibility for a TOP SECRET security clearance.

What we offer | Ta matou e tuku

We pride ourselves on the quality of our staff and understand the importance of fostering a working environment where excellence is recognised and where staff are encouraged to develop their own talents and potential.

The role comes with a competitive salary in the range of $80,000 – $95,000 p/a (including Kiwi Saver contributions), plus benefits package. Office space in the heart of Wellington CDB. All roles are flexible by default and a positive work life balance is encouraged.

How to apply | Me pehea te tono

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply online. Applications close at 9pm, Tuesday 23rd January 2024