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Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant

The Treasury - New ZealandWellington, Wellington, New Zealand
23 hours ago
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Te Tai Ōhanga - The Treasury is looking for an experienced and motivated Executive Assistant to provide critical support to our Tier 2 and Tier 3 leaders.

About the Role

As an Executive Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of your leaders' day-to-day activities. Your high-quality executive and administrative support will enable them to focus on their strategic priorities. This role requires professionalism, discretion, and the ability to manage competing demands in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and coordinate complex diaries, itineraries, and meeting schedules, resolving conflicts and ensuring priorities are met.
  • Screen, assess, and manage requests for your leaders' time, ensuring they are well-prepared for all engagements.
  • Oversee and manage email inboxes, flagging urgent matters and drafting correspondence as required.
  • Coordinate meetings, including logistics, agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions.
  • Process invoices, expense claims, and purchasing cards in line with Treasury's finance processes.
  • Arrange domestic and international travel, including itineraries, accommodation, and expense reconciliation.
  • Act as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, building and maintaining strong relationships.
  • Liaise with Ministers' offices, senior officials, and other key stakeholders.
  • Provide mentoring and guidance to other administrative staff.
  • Identify and recommend ideas for improving administrative processes and activities.
  • Prepare and format reports, presentations, and other documents to a high standard.

About You

  • At least 5 years' experience in an Executive Assistant or similar role, supporting senior management at Tier 2 or Tier 3 level.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a complex and fast-paced environment.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.
  • Excellent communication skills, with a professional and approachable demeanour.
  • High levels of integrity, discretion, and sound judgement when handling sensitive information.
  • Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
  • A proactive and solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to anticipate needs and resolve issues independently.
  • An understanding of, and commitment to, the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
  • A willingness to promote biculturalism and responsiveness to Māori issues.
  • Knowledge of the government environment and processes.
  • The ability to meet the requirements to hold a New Zealand Government security clearance.
  • What We Offer

  • Five weeks of annual leave to help you maintain a positive work / life balance.
  • A range of health and wellbeing initiatives to support your overall wellness.
  • Numerous social events, sports teams, and employee networks to help you connect and have fun.
  • A collaborative team culture that values diversity and inclusion, embodied in our wharenui at the heart of our workplace.
  • The salary band for this role is $69,415 - $93,915 and appointment will be made based on skills and experience.

    If you're ready to make a tangible impact on New Zealand's future, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online by Sunday 1 November 2025.

    We will be interviewing candidates as they apply, so don't wait and get your application in!

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