Executive Coordinator at Ministry for Primary Industries, Wellington City

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Executive Coordinator

Fixed Term / Secondment - 6 months

Location: Wellington City 

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Executive Coordinator to join our team and provide executive support to our busy Food Science & Risk Assessment Director. The Director has a busy and varied work programme, and the Executive Coordinator plays a vital role in managing limited time effectively, fostering relationships and coordinating our activities, and meeting key reporting requirements.

You'll quickly acquire a reputation for acting with initiative and your ability to think on your feet will give confidence that you will successfully manage multiple priorities and deadlines.  Your energetic, can-do attitude and ability to change gears in response to the ebb and flow of the workload of the Director, will ensure you always remain across a diverse work programme. Your eye for detail and written and verbal communications skills will be second to none.

The salary range for the role is $59,148 to $80,024 depending on skills, capabilities, and experience.

Mōu - About You

• Computer literacy skills including advanced MS Office skills, effective use of mobile technology and intermediate knowledge of document management and reporting systems
• Experience in developing, operating and continuous improvement of quality office systems
• Experience in a similar role – providing support to a busy Director/third or fourth tier Senior Leader
• Knowledge of and experience in management reporting processes including financials
• Skilled in preparation and organisation of reports, letters, presentations and other documents
• Experience in problem solving using sound judgement
• Proactive
• Resilient and reliable

Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua - About MPI

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is responsible for ‘Growing and Protecting New Zealand'. It's no mean feat, and we have a team of hard working and passionate people in a variety of roles both on the ground and in the office supporting us to make this happen.

MPI has a focus on career pathways and we will work with you to help you grow.

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Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

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If you want a career where you help to grow and protect New Zealand in a very real way then this could be it. Our team is collegial, supportive and hard working. MPI has a focus on career pathways so take this step in your career with us and we will help you develop.

To view the position description and/or apply for the role (submitting a cover letter and current curriculum vitae), please click on “APPLY NOW” or visit the MPI Careers site.  For tracking and reporting purposes, all applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.

To apply for this role you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

For internal candidates please make sure your current manager is aware of your application. Please note this is an opportunity to move into trade policy at your current level.

Applications close:

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nancy Nguyen, Talent Acquisition Adviser via Nancy.Nguyen@mpi.govt.nz 

The Ministry for Primary Industries is committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values inclusion and diversity. Your unique talents and experience will help us deliver exceptional services to our communities in Aotearoa. In return you'll enjoy an inclusive and flexible working environment in a diverse team of people while you're growing your career here in NZ and internationally. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.