NZ Transport Agency Hiring for Team Administrator Job at Manawatu-Wanganui Full Time

• Provide timely, accurate administrative support to Waka Kotahi Managers and business groups, keep all mahi running effectively
• Custom-tailored development plan, flexible hours, hybrid office/WFH
• 4 weeks + 3 days annual leave and 10 days sick leave per year pro-rata
• Fixed term: until end of December 2022, Palmerston North location – right in The Square!

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We have done it again! At Waka Kotahi we are passionate about developing and growing our people along their Career pathway – which is why we are always scouting for new talent replacements who are ready to propel their Career with us!

Are you a Team Administrator champion, looking for a new chance to showcase your skills? We have the role for you! This is an awesome opportunity to bring you’re A-game to support fantastic Managers and their business groups here at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. You will be the go-to guru, ensuring the smooth running of mahi in these areas, as well as the running of the general workplace environment. Team Administrators make connections right across the business, with plenty of opportunity for growth and professional development.

Waka Kotahi offer a range of incredible benefits for our employees, including flexible working, insurance benefits, e- bike subsidies and a host of others – which can you can check out here https://www.nzta.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits

This is a fast-paced and varied role – you will never be bored! You’ll draw on your skills in efficiency, proactivity, organisation, professionalism, and confidentiality. If you are an energetic, agile and enthusiastic Administrator – come join our fun, professional and dedicated team! Ko koe tēnei | About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience working in an administration role
• Confident with minutes taking
• A collaborative working style and the ability to work well as part of a team
• Savvy with Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel and Word
• A strong customer focus and demonstrated initiative
• A high level of agility along with the ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively, multi-task and meet tight time frames
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional standards of accuracy and attention to detail
• A willingness to adapt and change as business requirements change and evolve

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation’s performance and success depends on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. Waka Kotahi has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years time.

The Corporate Support Group underpins everything Waka Kotahi does. They are an enabler, an advisor and the people who keep the Agency safe. Corporate Support includes Finance, Legal, Risk and Assurance, Research and Analytics, Procurement, and Enterprise Change. For the Agency to be successful, Corporate Support needs to deliver quality services efficiently.

The Business Support team ensures that everyone at Waka Kotahi has access to great workplace facilities, tools and equipment to help them do their job and support them as they go about their work. This team is key to making the Agency a great place to work.

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

Rā Katinga | Applications close: Wednesday, 20 April 2022 @ 11:59pm

For a copy of the position description: www.nzta.govt.nz/careers

Benefits of working at Waka Kotahi

For further information, email: [email protected]

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand. Waka Kotahi requires that new employees are fully vaccinated (except for those who we accept have a genuine medical reason preventing vaccination). Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.

NZ Transport Agency is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). At the Agency we recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any assistance or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.