Executive Assistant - Fixed Term/Secondment - Wellington at Fire and Emergency New Zealand, Wellington - Wairarapa

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Play a key role supporting strategic people initiatives and executive priorities
• Bring your organisational expertise to a role with real impact and visibility
• Salary range $85,150-$94,612 (pro-rata) dependent on skills and experience

This is an exciting fixed term or secondment opportunity to support a busy DCE in an organisation that looks after the safety of our communities across the motu.

Mō tēnei tūranga - about the role

As the Executive Assistant to the Deputy Chief Executive People you'll focus on providing a first-rate support service. You'll be organising their busy schedule and acting as a first point of contact on their behalf.  Your flair for organisation, time management, communication and stakeholder engagement will shine, as you efficiently manage a high workload and a busy diary and respond to enquiries– essentially doing whatever is needed!  

This is a fixed term position or secondment opportunity from ASAP – 30 June 2027

Ko tāu nā i tēnei tūranga - What you'll bring to the role:

If you are looking for an exciting challenge, have a great sense of humour and want to work in a team dedicated to making Fire and Emergency a great place to work or volunteer, then we'll provide you with a unique opportunity to utilise your knowledge within a supportive team.

To be successful in this role, we'd expect you will have:

• Experience in providing exceptional support at an executive level, so your professionalism and adaptability will match this position's importance, diversity and pace
• Some experience in, or understanding of, people, practices in large, complex organisations
• Experience in expertly managing and influencing on behalf of your DCE
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to work collaboratively in a team within the People Branch leadership team network to deliver exceptional support
• The ability to demonstrate initiative and a positive approach to problem solving
• A passion for being part of a team focused on delivering a safe, positive and inclusive environment for all Fire and Emergency personnel

The salary range for this role is $85,150-$94,612 (pro-rata), dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai mātou - who are we? 

Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.

Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand's most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.

• We Do the Right Thing – Kia Tika
• We Serve and Support – Manaakitanga
• We Are Better Together – Whanaungatanga
• We Strive to Improve – Auahatanga

Ko te tono mai - How to apply:

Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we'd love you to be part of it! We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.

If this sounds like you, apply now. To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our FireJobs website. 

If you have any specific questions about this role, please email: nhqjobs@fireandemergency.nz. Please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted. 

We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.

AI can be a helpful tool when preparing your application, but what matters most to us is you. Please ensure your CV, cover letter, and responses reflect your own skills, experiences, and perspective. We want to hear your real story - your passion, your personality, and what makes you unique. Don't let AI do all the talking - let it support you, not replace you.

Applications close Thursday 29 October 2026.

Please note:  Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.