Executive Assistant/Project Administrator
Play a key role within a programme of work that will make a real difference to the lives of many New Zealanders!
Summary about this job
PA, EA & Secretarial
Company: New Zealand Customs Service
Location: Wellington
Work type: Contract/Temp
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Phone: +64-4-409-3352
Fax: +64-3-550-5662
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Detail information about job Executive Assistant/Project Administrator. Terms and conditions vacancy
3 Year Fixed Term Contract
The New Zealand Customs Service protects and promotes New Zealand through world class border management. We promote New Zealand's international trade, collect Crown revenue, and enforce the law by identifying and seizing prohibited imports and exports. We also make sure that lawful travellers and items can move across our border as smoothly and efficiently as possible.
Our Māori name - Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa - translates as "the authority that screens and protects New Zealand".
We are seeking a highly experienced Executive Assistant to support a newly created programme team responsible for building the services capability to make NZ even safer. You’ll have a broad range of administrative skills, having supported a senior manager or managers and have an interest in joining and exciting project environment.
Your responsibilities in this role will include:
- Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Group Manager and Service Development Programme team
- Being the “go-to” person for all enquiries relating to the programme and building strong relationships across the business.
- Undertaking all project administration tasks for the programme
To be considered for this role you will have:
- Experience in an administrative support role including diary, budget and travel management
- Some project administration experience, including project scheduling and reporting desirable.
- A high degree of proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel and Powerpoint, Visio & MS Project
- The proven ability to work well both individually and as part of a team
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high performing and supportive team undertaking an exciting, high profile programme of work which that will make a real difference in the lives of many New Zealanders.
Applicants are required to be Permanent Residents or Citizens of New Zealand with 5 years checkable history. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a drug test and Customs Security Clearance.
Please apply on line submitting your updated Resume and Cover Letter that demonstrates your ability to meet the competencies required for the role as outlined in the position description.
For any further information about this position please contact [email protected]
Applications close on Wednesday 25 July 2018
New Zealand Customs Service | Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa is a member of Diversity Works New Zealand and is committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities and welcome applications from everyone who can meet the requirements of the role.