Team Administrator

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 – Fixed Term for 11 months.

• 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?

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.

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. 

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

The full position description for the role can be found here.

To Apply/Interested?

We want our people to reflect the diversity of New Zealand and the communities we represent - valuing and respecting the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills and perspectives.  We acknowledge Te Tiriti o Waitangi as New Zealand's founding document and do our part to deliver on the Crown's commitments to Māori under Te Tiriti. 

We want our people to bring their whole selves to work. We value the transferrable skills and points of view that both career and life experience bring to the table. As an employer we are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options. 

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

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

If you bring an authentic view of New Zealand's place in the world, we'd love to hear from you!  You must be a New Zealand citizen and be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate New Zealand Government security clearance.

Apply today with your CV and cover letter. Applications close at midnight, Wednesday 15th May 2024.