Senior Support Officer at NZ Ministry of Education, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Permanent, full time
• Wellington-based

Kia ora, Bula Vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Fakatalofa atu, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Malo ni, Talofa lava, Tena koutou katoa and welcome.

Help shape the future of Education

At the Ministry of Education, we work together to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes.

Our organisation is made up of more than 3,000 talented and committed people around New Zealand, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures.

While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for every child, young person and adult student in our education system.

About you

Do you enjoy when no two days are the same? Supporting a number of policy teams working at pace? Being busy, and learning at the same time? If you are dynamic, organised and enjoy team work then we want to hear from you.

We are looking for a star support person with a can-do attitude to join us in Te Puna Kaupapahere, the Ministry's policy group. Reporting to the Business Support Manager, this role focuses on providing administrative support to a number of Policy teams including work-flow support, calendar management, meeting and event coordination, inbox management and ad hoc assistance in financial and HR processes as required. 

You will be given the autonomy to improve processes and systems to ensure you're providing the support your managers require as they will rely on your proactive organisation and problem-solving skills to support them day-to-day.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the following attributes: 

• Previous support / administration experience
• Excellent organisational skills together comfortable in the detail and able to deliver on time
• Strong interpersonal skills and great at relationship building
• Working well under pressure
• A positive attitude

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including Māori, Pacific and people with disabilities, who will enrich our understanding of the education system.

Please review the Job Description and if this opportunity interests you, and you meet the requirements, apply now using the ‘Apply Online' button.

For further information please contact Anne Fontaine at Anne.Fontaine@education.govt.nz.

Applications close Tuesday 05 July 2022 midnight.