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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.

1 x Permanent and 1 x fixed term position through to 27 June 2025 available - Based in Christchurch

About you

Your welcoming approach, manaakitanga and excellent communication skills will help you support our team and ensure things are running smoothly. You are a quick learner who navigates computer and administration systems with ease. A fast paced, pressured environment is where you work best and you enjoy interacting with people from diverse backgrounds. Most of all, you pride yourself on your exceptional customer service skills, empathy and high attention to detail. You love going the extra mile and anticipating needs before they arise.
About the role
In this busy and varied role you are responsible for coordinating meetings, rooms, video conferencing equipment, visitor car parks and MSD pool car booking requests. You also be responsible for fleet management, catering, data entry, scanning, health & safety, reconciliations and other ad-hoc administration support services as required.

You also have strengths in the following areas:

• Exceptional communication, negotiation and relationship management skills
• Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point
• Good presentation skills – natural flair for design, layout and publishing
• Proven experience maintaining and improving office system
• A fast learner and flexible in managing a variety of tasks

Benefits

• Training and ongoing development
• A supportive, caring team

Position Description

https://www.msd.govt.nz/hr/documents/position-descriptions/dce-service-delivery/client-service-delivery/administration-officer.docx

Salary range: $60,707.00 - $72,990.00

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: Friday 27th 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.