Executive Assistantat Ministry of Education -

apartmentMinistry of Education placeWellington calendar_month 
Help shape the future of education in New ZealandHelp shape the future of Education We work to shape an education system that delivers equitable and excellent outcomes Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system. About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga We have 2 x permanent, full time Executive Assistant positions based in Wellington. The Executive Assistant provides executive support to the General Manager by effectively managing schedules and performing a wide variety of complex and confidential administrative tasks. This role works alongside the General Manager's leadership team to support the teams to be well positioned to deliver on their overarching strategic and operational objectives and ensuring collaboration across Te Pae Aronui. In this role you will:
  • Provide high quality, proactive and confidential administration support.
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  • actively manage diaries, travel, meetings, and logistics effectively and efficiently.
Manage private and confidential information, situations, and issues.

Be a great team player.

Salary range: $74,015

  • $89,547 per annum + 3% KiwiSaver.

The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

For more details about the role, you can view the Job Description here.
About you | Mōhou ake It goes without saying that your organisational and administrative skills will be second to none.
You will be an experienced and confident Executive Assistant with at least 2 years experience as an EA to a General Manager or more senior role.
You will also offer: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to calmly and effectively respond to changing or complex situations.
Attention to detail and excellent time management and organisational skills.
The ability to build and maintain strong relationships across a diverse group of contacts.
The ability to quickly establish and maintain a high level of trust and confidence both internally and with external stakeholders.
Proven experience with managing changes to multiple diaries.
Experience with supporting a team of senior professionals in a collaborative and positive manner, providing appropriate support and guidance.
Demonstrated ability to identify and effectively manage risks to ensure delivery, minimising impacts.
A willingness to respond where there is urgency, complexity and sensitivity.
The ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.
About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake Te Pae Aronui was established within Te Mahau to provide the education sector with support and services that are more locally responsive, more accessible, and integrated.
It is the place where everything Te Tāhuhu does for ākonga can come together.
We gather insights, regulate, have service design and delivery functions, understand ākonga, whānau, communities and businesses
  • and use that to shape and influence the direction of education in Aotearoa New Zealand.

As part of Te Mahau, we work with whānau, hāpu, iwi, early learning services and schools / kura, to support ākonga and kaiako to create interactions in the magic space where learning happens.

We have a critical role to support a proactive and future-focused Te Tāhuhu that delivers on equity and excellence for all ākonga.
By 2025, we aspire to transform Te Pae Aronui so that: people are thriving, connections are strong, the system is sound, and we are producing equitable outcomes for ākonga and whānau.
Are you ready to make a difference?
| Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi?
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button.
In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values, or anything else you'd like to share.
We're keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

For further information, please contact Recruitment Services at MinEd.Recruitment@education.govt.nz, referencing #1786 Executive Assistant in the subject line.

Applications close Midnight
  • Sunday 11 May 2025.
We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging.

If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.

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