Workplace Specialist at New Zealand Transport Agency, Manawatu - Wanganui

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Internal stakeholder focused role, with fantastic opportunities for career development
• Enjoy a busy business support role, jam packed with variety
• Full-time, permanent position.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

Are you an internal support champion looking for a new chance to showcase your skills? We have the role for you! This is an awesome opportunity to bring you're A-game to support Waka Kotahi employees.

You will be the go-to guru, providing vital support services, some of which include:

• Building and facilities maintenance coordination
• Front line customer service, travel arrangements
• Technology support
• Administrative support
• Fleet coordination and a variety of other tasks and functions.

Workplace Specialists make connections right across the business, with plenty of opportunity for growth and professional development.

This is a fast-paced and varied role - you will never be bored! If you are a collaborative, agile and enthusiastic Administrator or customer service superstar - come join our fun, professional and dedicated team!

Ko koe tēnei | About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A fantastic attitude towards your workplace and enjoy contributing towards a positive and engaged work culture
• Experience in an office support or comparable role is preferred - ideally with a focus on facilities/technology/logistics
• A fantastic attitude towards your workplace and enjoy contributing towards a positive and engaged work culture
• A strong customer focus
• A collaborative working style and work well as part of a team
• The desire and ability to build strong relationships across the business
• Sound knowledge of technology - laptops, mobile phones, Microsoft office 365 suite - preferably experienced with MS Teams/Zoom.

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

Ko wai mātou | About us

The Business Support team ensures that everyone at Waka Kotahi has access to great workplace facilities, tools and equipment to help them do their job and support them as they go about their work. This team is key to making the Agency a great place to work.

Waka Kotahi offer a range of great benefits including the new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees. Others include:

• 5 weeks annual leave, 15 days sick leave after 3 years' service
• Annual flu vaccinations, health checks and eye tests
• A wellbeing initiative supporting activities that make a difference to both physical and mental wellbeing
• Service recognition programme.

View the Position description

Rā Katinga | Applications close: 31st March 2023

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.

If you are a contractor/temp currently working with Waka Kotahi, you may apply for internal vacancies however please note that we will give consideration to permanent employees first.

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