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Senior Executive Assistant

Senior Executive Assistant

Ministry for Vulnerable Children, Oranga TamarikiChristchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
8 hours ago
Job description

Nōu te rourou | What\'s in it for you

We offer a vibrant and supportive team, flexible work options and a genuine commitment to wellbeing. We offer a competitive salary based on experience, significant training and professional development so you can thrive and grow. We offer significant training and professional development so that you can thrive and grow. We welcome diversity and are committed to working in an inclusive and respectful way. This is your opportunity to apply your skills and experience to the wellbeing of tamariki and rangatahi.

Overview

Now is an exciting time to join the Tamariki and Whānau Services team if you are looking for your next challenge, to navigate, drive and support our future direction.

Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children has a commitment to putting tamariki and rangatahi at the heart of what we do. In our work, we aim to demonstrate these values :

  • We put Tamariki first
  • We respect the Mana of people
  • We value Whakapapa
  • We recognise that Oranga is a journey

We are committed to ensuring that New Zealand is the best place in the world to be a child. We are also committed to ensuring Oranga Tamariki partners with hapū, iwi and Māori organisations to find appropriate solutions for tamariki in need.

Nōu te rourou | About the role

The purpose of this Senior Executive Assistant role is to provide a high quality and efficient service to the National Commissioner South and the Tamariki and Whānau Services teams.

This is achieved by proactively coordinating, supporting, and facilitating the seamless delivery of activities, and appropriately preparing and supporting them in their day-to-day activities.

As a Senior Executive Assistant, you will bring your expertise to provide :

  • Strong stakeholder and relationship management, encouraging collaboration with people at all levels
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Diary management, organising events / meetings, booking travel and accommodation, and email management
  • Manage finance and invoice processing
  • Assist with HR needs of the team
  • Pro-actively manage and identify priorities and risks
  • Act as a key point of contact and trusted team member
  • You will be a professional, experienced Senior Executive Assistant with a proven track record in delivering a high-quality service and output at a senior level.

    Ideal candidate

  • Be highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple items while maintaining high level of attention to detail
  • Be able to work at pace, in a busy and changing environment
  • Be agile and be able to navigate and work with ambiguity
  • Have the ability to effectively manage relevant information, ensuring the right people are kept informed and risks mitigated
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a valued team within the Commissioning and Investment unit, across the organisation and the network of Senior Executive Assistants
  • Have a high level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion with the ability to stay calm and seek innovative solutions
  • Have proven experience to build and maintain effective working relationships
  • Thrive in working in a matrix environment that requires a high level of discretion, sensitivity, and interpersonal interaction
  • Bring an understanding and appreciation of cross-cultural issues and concerns and knowledge of tikanga Māori.
  • Applying online with your CV and Covering Letter. If you are an Oranga Tamariki employee already, please ensure you apply with a login using your Oranga Tamariki email address. If you have any questions about role, please contact

    Applications for this role close at midnight on Sunday 12th October 2025.

    We are committed to the code of conduct and ensuring our kaimahi present at work free from the influences of both drugs and alcohol.

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