Are you looking for a new professional challenge?
Are you highly motivated, organised and looking to support a busy international team?
The New Zealand Embassy in Berlin manages New Zealand’s interests with Germany, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Liechtenstein.
We showcase the best of New Zealand to Germany, support New Zealand business, foster cultural exchanges and build people to people connections.
Your responsibilities
· Providing executive assistance and administrative support to the Ambassador
· Organising and managing representational functions (including breakfasts, lunches, dinners)
· Managing and responding to public information requests
· Managing protocol matters
· Supporting the Embassy’s public diplomacy outreach
· Providing consular back-up support
· Implementing Embassy’s corporate policies, including sustainability objectives
· This role requires in-persons presence at the New Zealand Embassy during working hours; remotely working from home is likely to be very limited
Your profile
· Experience in a support role to a manager and/or team including diary management and customer care
· Experience in organising representational functions/events and organising/ managing cultural events
· Conscientious, self-motivated and able to communicate effectively with a range of people
· Excellent planning and organisational skills
· Excellent Microsoft Office skills
· Ability to contribute to and work within a team
· Excellent written and oral communication skills (in both English and German)
· The right to work and reside in Germany
We offer you
· Permanent employment
· Competitive annual salary between 48,000€-51,000€ depending on your qualifications
· A health and fitness subsidy
· 24 days annual leave, plus 14 statutory holidays
· A friendly, international environment
· Learning and development opportunities to grow your capabilities
· Connecting with New Zealand’s global network of 60 Embassies and High Commissions
A full position description can be found on the website of the New Zealand Embassy in Berlin (www.mfat.govt.nz/germany).
If this sounds like you, please send your CV and letter of motivation to BERApplications@mfat.govt.nz. All applications must be made in English.
Subject: Executive Assistant to the Ambassador/Public Affairs Support
Applications can be submitted from today and must be received by Friday, 1 November 2024.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 48.000,00€ - 51.000,00€ per year
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 01/11/2024