Team Administratorat Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade -
The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.
Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.
Provide a wide range of administrative services Support a diverse, fast paced, high performing team Full-time, permanent role based in Wellington Join us and work in a collaborative environment utilising your administrative skills to support business operations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
About the role
- Kōrero mō te tūranga The key purpose of the Team Administrator role is to provide a broad range of administrative support for the Ministry, providing support in business administration and corporate services such as financial administration, information management, correspondence and travel, diary management, as well as meeting and event coordination.
- especially our Team Administrators, are critical to ensuring our people are enabled to do the amazing work they do, wherever they are.
- and as a result they become highly sought after for (non-foreign policy) secondments, projects and development opportunities within the Ministry
- so this means we are regularly on the hunt for our next great administrator.
Right now we have an opportunity available for a Team Administrator in our Trade and Economic Group.
The responsibilities for this Wellington-based permanent role include: Providing administrative support to enable the smooth operation of office systems, resources and equipment that support the Group's work programme Supporting and assisting managers to meet all their organisational / Group responsibilities including finance, audit, resources, information and security Arranging and organising functions, meetings, workshops and training events Coordinating the recruitment and induction processes for staff within the Group Assisting with budget forecasting, estimates and monitoring in coordination with Managers For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here.
The appointing range for this role is between $57,656 to midpoint of $64,062 total remuneration, inclusive of our 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution.Appointment within this range will depend on your level of experience.
Who are we looking for?
- Mā wai te mahi nei?
- and we love that!
So when you put in your application please make sure you tell us about the unique value you can bring to the Ministry and highlight your great administration skills including things like your: Strong customer focus, with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills Excellent attention to detail Natural planning and organisation skills with the ability to self-manage and use your initiative Flexibility and ability to adapt quickly in a reactive environment Technical skills and confidence using the MS Office suite Understanding of The Treaty of Waitangi/Te Tiriti, Te Reo Māori and Māori customs and protocols would be beneficial.
Why MFAT?- Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere?
We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options consistent with guidance from the Public Service Commission.
Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited.
We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging.
We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
About us- Mō mātou Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.
We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.
To Apply/Interested- Me pēhea te tuku tono Apply today with your CV and cover letter.
To be considered for this position at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ citizen, or Permanent Resident.
You must be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance.Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken.
Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential clearance .
Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-toolPlease let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Applications close on Wednesday 4th June at midnight.
Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role.
This is a ‘Corporate' role (known here as a specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted' outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates.
To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.
If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.