• Gain a wide range of experience working collaboratively with the wider EA team
• Work in a dynamic setting where one day is different to the next.
• Salary range $81,524 - $90,583, actual salary dependent on skills and experience

Bring your expert executive support abilities to the organisation and receive our full support to further your talents and develop a great future.

Mō tēnei tūranga - About the role:

As an Executive Assistant to the DCE of Kaupapa Māori and Cultural Communities you’ll focus on providing a first-rate support service. You will provide high level executive support including managing their busy schedule and acting as a first point of contact on their behalf. You will provide general administrative support, proactively plan, and coordinate meetings and events including a quarterly whakatau. You will also play a key role in supporting the Kaupapa Māori and Cultural Communities Leadership Team.

This role will be based out of one of our offices across NZ with flexible working options available. It is expected that the successful applicant will be available to travel as needed and to work from the office as required.

Ko tāu nā i tēnei tūranga - What you’ll bring to the role:

For this position, you will have strong experience in providing exceptional support at an executive level and will be able to get up to speed quickly. Your professionalism and adaptability will match this position’s importance, diversity, and pace. 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.

To be successful in this role, we’d expect:

• Prior experience as an executive assistant to executive leadership within a large complex organisation
• An advanced level of te reo and tikanga Māori
• Experience in expertly managing and influencing on behalf of executive leadership
• Strong relationship management and communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to demonstrate initiative and a positive approach to problem solving
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities

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 $81,524 - $90,583 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 Fire Jobs 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 Thursday 7th November.

Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.