Team Administrator at Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, Wellington

The Ministry acts in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

Kia hangai ake e te Manatu he ao-haumaru, ao-tonui, ao-pumau, ki te oranga tonutanga mo Aotearoa whanui.  

Team Administrator Americas and Asia Group

• Do you have initiative, great communication skills and an eye for detail?

• Do you have experience in office administration and supporting a diverse and fast pace team?

• Do you want the opportunity to contribute to a high performing team?

We have two permanent, Wellington-based opportunities, supporting MFAT’s Americas and Asia Group.

The key purpose of the Team Administrator role is to provide a broad range of administrative support for the office the Americas and Asia Group, providing support in business administration and corporate services such as; financial administration, information and database management, correspondence and travel, diary management and meeting and event coordination and assistign the transfers team on a regular basis.

What does success look like as our Team Administrator?  You would

• have a strong customer focus

• be technologically adept and confident using the MS Office suite

• outstanding interpersonal and communication skills,

• excellent attention to detail

• to be a natural planner and organiser with the ability to self-manage and use initiative.

• have excellent attention to detail

• be flexible and able to adapt quickly in a reactive environment

This role is a band 12 position with a starting salary range of $57,656- 64,062. 

Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere - Why MFAT?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

We are also working to grow the diversity of our workforce and the inclusive nature of our workplace. Click on our diversity and inclusion page to find out more.

Mō mātou - About us

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous.  By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values.  We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - To Apply/Interested?

Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

If you have any queries regarding the role, please contact Maria Cribb, Group Business Manager, AAG email maria.cribb@mfat.govt.nz

You MUST be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate NZ Government Security clearance.  Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance:

http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

Please note that this tool is designed for you to check your eligibility for gaining a clearance, and is not part of the formal security clearance process.

Applications close midnight Wednesday, 19th February, 2025.

Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role.  This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a Specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.  

While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.

If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.