Personal Assistant at Ministry for the Environment, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role 

Join our team and help shape one of Aotearoa's most significant system reforms

As part of the establishment of three new senior leadership roles supporting one of Aotearoa's most significant system reforms, we're creating three fixed‑term Personal Assistant positions through to the end of June 2027. These roles will provide high‑quality executive support during this critical phase of transformation.

Each Personal Assistant role will support two senior leaders in a fast-paced environment alongside a passionate and dedicated team.

You'll join a connected, collaborative Executive Support team, working with leaders and colleagues across the Ministry and beyond. Your proactive, solutions-focused support will help your leaders deliver high‑quality policy work by making their days smoother and more effective. Your reliable, calm approach will mean your leader has what they need to focus on the job at hand, whether that's advising Ministers, leading their team, or engaging with the sector.

We're a friendly and supportive team who know how to make things happen. Our work is challenging and rewarding, and we'd love to welcome someone who thrives in this kind of environment.

Reporting to the Team Leader, Executive Support, you'll be part of a centralised business support team that takes pride in delivering excellent service. We're always looking for ways to improve our processes and efficiency, so if you enjoy continuous improvement, this is a great place to be.

If you're a natural organiser, love building relationships, and know how to bring people together, this is the perfect opportunity.

You'll work alongside talented people who are passionate about safeguarding our environment and supporting meaningful change for Aotearoa.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience 

Our ideal candidate will bring:

• Strong experience providing high level executive support, preferably within a government organisation
• Expertise in diary management and inbox support
• Excellent organisational skills, initiative and good attention to detail
• Fantastic relationship management skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Proactive approach to prioritising conflicting priorities and ability to multi-task and work calmly under pressure
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
• Advanced computer skills including sound knowledge of Microsoft office suite of products
• Commitment to developing your cultural capability and capacity in te ao Māori.

Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary Range

Salary range for this role is 70,217 to $84,892pa. Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.

Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki MfE | Benefits of working at MfE 

• a flexible by default approach to create a healthy work-life blend
• agile ways of working, allowing you variety and challenges across the organisation as we work as ‘One MfE'
• active employee networks including Māori Rōpū, Asian Network, Neurodivergent and Disability Networks, Women's Network, Tagata Moana (Pacific Peoples' Network), and Rainbow Network
• opportunities for development and education.         

Check out other benefits of joining us and hear what our people say about Working at MfE | Ministry for the Environment. 

Mō mātou | About us  

The Ministry's purpose is He taiao tōnui mō ngā reanga katoa - a flourishing environment for every generation.  We are the New Zealand government's primary advisor on the natural and built environment, and climate change.

A key priority for the Ministry is building Te Ao Māori capability.  This means we work with our Treaty partners to advance Māori priorities for the environment and for environmental success. 

We will be confident and coordinated in our ongoing engagement with Māori and lead the natural resources system in engaging for success with tangata whenua.  We will grow our capability and capacity to accurately reflect Māori views in our work.  We accurately reflect Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori into our everyday work, by delivering on Te Ao Hurihuri, our Māori capability strategy. 

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter.  Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.   

If you require further information about this position, please contact Nadine Eales at nadine.eales1@mfe.govt.nz.  The position description is available via our careers centre www.mfe.govt.nz/jobs.

As a flexible friendly employer, we are happy to discuss solutions that may work for you and the business.  We value and care about enabling our people to work in a way that means they can work at their best. 

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively strive to be a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture.  We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.  We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick certified organisation and are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone. 

We want to ensure any accessibility needs you may have are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all.  Therefore, please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make the recruitment process more accessible to you.  Please contact us at vacancy@mfe.govt.nz if you would like to discuss any accessibility needs you may have.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role. 

Rā Katinga | Applications close: Sunday 15 February @ 11.59pm