Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Executive Assistant DCE OSCD – Wellington – Permanent
- Be part of an organisation dedicated to helping our communities
- Work in a dynamic setting where the work you do matters
- Salary range $83,155 - $92,394, actual salary dependent on skills and experience
Use your expert skill as an established Executive Assistant to support the DCE Organisational Strategy & Capability Development.
Mō tēnei tūranga - about the role
As the Executive Assistant to the DCE Organisational Strategy & Capability Development, you'll focus on providing a first-rate support service. You will provide high level executive support including traiging problems and activities, and acting as a first point of contact on their behalf. You will proactively plan and coordinate meetings and events, as well as provide general administrative support to the DCE.
Ko tāu nā i tēnei tūranga - What you'll bring to the role:
Our ideal candidate will have strong experience in providing exceptional support at an executive level and will be able to get up to speed quickly. You will have strong attention to detail and time management. You will have proven ability to work collaboratively in a team to deliver exceptional support. Your initiative and strong ability to build relationships across the organisation will be essential.
To be successful in this role, we'd expect you will have:
- Prior experience as an executive assistant to executive leadership within a large complex organisation
- Demonstrated ability to triage work requests and approvals, to support the executive with prioritisation of activities
- manage competing priorities, specifically within calendar management and preparing meeting documentation
- Excellent relationship management and communication skills within a large, complex environment
- The ability to demonstrate initiative and a positive approach to problem solving
- Strong IT literacy and knowledge of the Microsoft Suite
- A passion for being part of a team focused on delivering a safe, positive and inclusive environment for all Fire and Emergency personnel
He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu? – Why you will enjoy working here
As an employer, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is committed to providing an enjoyable and challenging work environment with a focus on ongoing personal development.
Benefits
- Matched Kiwi Saver employer contributions of up to 6%
- Hybrid working options available
- Life and income protection insurance for eligible employees
- A wellness policy that allows for generous sick leave provisions so you can look after yourself
The salary range for this role is $83,155 - $92,394 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ko wai mātou - who are we?
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.
Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand's most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.
- We Do the Right Thing – Kia Tika
- We Serve and Support – Manaakitanga
- We Are Better Together – Whanaungatanga
- We Strive to Improve – Auahatanga
Ko te tono mai - How to apply:
Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we'd love you to be part of it! We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.
If this sounds like you, apply now. To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our FireJobs website.
If you have any specific questions about this role please email nhqjobs@fireandemergency.nz
However please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted.
Applications close 5 January 2025
Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.