Private Secretary (Administration)

September 11, 2024

Department of Internal Affairs NZ

Wellington City

FULL TIME

Private Secretary (Administration) Office of Hon Shane Reti

Kickstart your career in the heart of the government
Provide admin support to Minister Shane Reti and his wider office
Unique opportunity | Based on site at Parliament | $63,561- $75,963 p.a.

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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