Office Administrator at NZ Defence Force, Central Plateau
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Mō te tūnga | About the role
The Office Manager is responsible for organising and the coordination of office operations and procedures to ensure organisational effectiveness and efficiency across The Army Depot (TAD) based in Waiouru Military Camp, in an efficient and timely manner.
One key function for this role is that you will be liaison between our new recruits and their families and other external agencies. Because of this, we are really needing someone who is empathic, professional and confident with their communication abilities.
Please Note: The formal title for this role within NZDF is Office Manager.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience
We are looking for a well organised, professional candidate who is wanting to learn and develop in this role. Accuracy and attention to detail are some of your key strengths as you take ownership of the many administrative tasks associated with this role.
We are really keen to hear from candidates who are wanting to learn new skills and really grow with this role.
Salary band for this role is $47,974 to $56,119 inclusive of 4% employer superannuation.
Mō mātou | About Us
TRADOC mission is to provide Regular and Reserve soldiers with the requisite skills and knowledge to win on today and tomorrow's battlefields.
TRADOC is the Centre of Excellence for Individual Training in the NZ Army throughout the training continuum. TRADOC purpose is threefold: the provision of foundation, leadership and specific to corps and trade individual warfighting skills and training, the provision of ready and engaged Reserve Infantry Battalions and the provision of mission specific individual and collective pre0deployment training and evaluation of land force elements for commitment to NZDF operations.
Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand. As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice.
Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
NZDF is an inclusive organisation that is open to flexible working arrangements and welcomes applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, age, beliefs/opinions, or family circumstances.
In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:
- Great benefits for you and your family;
- Full time ongoing work;
- Fully funded life cover up to $300,000;
- Access to holiday accommodation across NZ;
- 5 weeks annual leave per year;
- Opportunities for career development.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
To view the Position Description and to Apply, please use the links on this page.
Please note:
- Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.
- If you are an existing NZDF employee (excluding contractors) you must apply through our Internal Vacancies site, via the HR Toolkit.
- Employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to work in roles in Defence Areas within the Auckland region. We are currently reviewing our Vaccination policy covering civilian employees outside of the Auckland region and will liaise with successful candidates about our policy prior to commencement.
Applications close on Sunday 22 May 2022.
Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for. The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:
Low level Security Clearance
- most preferably a NZ citizen, who has resided in this country continuously for at least the last five years, OR
- is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.
If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | NZ Defence Force |
Location: | Central Plateau |
Position type: | Ongoing - Full Time |
Category: | Defence, corrections & security |
Date listed: | 06-May-2022 |
Closing date: | 22-May-2022 |
Reference: | NZ/DF-2205019 |
Attachment: | No File Attached |
File links: | |
Website: | www.nzdf.mil.nz/ |
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