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The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We're in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.

Coordinator, Office of the DCE

• Be the go-to person for keeping our Office of the DCE paperwork and projects on track
• Wellington CBD based
• 6-month Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity
• Reporting to the Director of the DCE Office

Te āhua o te tūranga / About the role
This newly created role needs a capable office coordinator to provide high quality administrative services across our People & Capability Group.
In this role, you will be a key contributor to the smooth operation of day to day work and initiatives, ensuring efficient workflow and effective communication within the team.
You will work in the DCE Office to assist business groups within People and Capability to track and manage work with a focus on meeting timeframes.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako / Skills and experience

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• good time management and administrative skills
• the ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve results
• excellent relationship management skills
• good computer literacy, including proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• great attitude
• great writing skills such as minute taking would be an asset
• previous experience in a coordination administrative role would be an advantage

Position Description
http://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-people-and-capability/coordinator.docx

Salary range: $54,755.00 - $65,590.00

How to apply
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your my HR portal at work. This will ensure that your my HR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.

Closing date: Wednesday, 04 September 2024

Joining us
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents. We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive, and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.