Team Administrator at Ministry of Social Development, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

About us
 
The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
 
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
 
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
 
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.

Team Administrator

• Permanent full time opportunity 

About our Team

The Māori, Communities and Partnerships Group (MCP) is responsible for building capability across MSD to support the aspirations of the Pacific Prosperity  Action Plan, connecting and collaborating to build effective partnerships and community approaches that achieve better outcomes for those who most need our support.

Sitting within MCP Group, the Service and Contracts Management team is responsible for managing a range of contracts with service providers and partners, The Team also supports the wider MSD Service lines with advice and best practise who work directly with providers throughout New Zealand. 

About the Role

 
The Team Administrator provides efficient and high-quality administrative support to our team.  This is a busy and varied role – you'll be the hub of the team and involved in a wide range of tasks and responsibilities.
Some of these include:

• Arranging appointments and travel arrangements
• Managing meetings and event bookings
• Organising the flow of documentation and information and maintaining sound processes
• Developing processes and practises that meet the needs of the team 

Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated experience of providing high-level administration
• Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work
• The ability to engage with a range of stakeholders in a professional and efficient manner
• Good technical understanding of IT processes and systems
• Advanced level of word processing, including experience in Microsoft Outlook and proficiency in Powerpoint and Excel

Position Description

http://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-maori-communities-and-partnerships/team-administrator-march-2022.docx

Salary range: $48,755 - $59,590

How to apply

To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.  

Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description. 

All applications must be made online.  If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz

Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work.  This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.

Closing date: 5pm, Tuesday 5 July 2022 

Joining us

Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.  We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.

MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy which requires employees to be fully vaccinated.