Private Secretary (Administration)

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Private Secretary (Administration) Office of Hon Shane Reti

A unique & rewarding opportunity to apply your admin skills and experience for the benefit of New Zealand

The opportunity:

Hon Shane Reti, Minister of Health and Minister for Pacific Peoples is seeking a motivated and engaging administrator to join his office as a Private Secretary. Working in the heart of the government, you will join a tight knit and trusted team who support the Minister as part of the 54^th Parliament.

In your new role you will be the 'face of the office' greeting visitors as they arrive, you'll help respond to a range of queries via email and over the phone, and in general will provide critical support in keeping things running smoothly. Your position will also involve process-driven administrative tasks such as logging invitations and meeting requests, hard-copy correspondence, and responding to stakeholders' requests and invitations.

This is an events-based position based on the parliamentary term. The appointment salary will be between $63,561 - $75,963 per annum, with starting salaries reflecting relevant skills and experience, as well as internal parity.

What skills or experience would I need to be successful?

If you are an experienced administrator who is looking for a unique and meaningful role and can bring some of the below, we would love to hear from you!

• Demonstrated experience providing administration, secretarial, and/or reception services
• Experience or interest in Minister Reti's portfolios would be advantageous
• Proficiency in Microsoft suite, you will bring your speedy typing skills and an eye for detail
• A passion for politics and a desire to build your career in the heart of government
• A good sense of humour with the ability to have a laugh and work both closely with your team and autonomously as needed
• An ability to work and problem solve at pace, with maturity and a high level of resilience

Interested? Apply today!

Please note applicants must be permanent residents or NZ Citizens and are required to obtain and maintain a national security clearance at a confidential level or above. Please assess your eligibility status using the Protective Security Requirements tool found here: https://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool

Applications close Sunday 29 September at 5.00pm however we will be assessing and interviewing suitable applicants throughout this period - so early applications are encouraged. For more information, please contact Ainsley.Chapman@dia.govt.nz
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