Vacancy 2022/15
Pou Tohu Mātāmuri | Assistant Adviser
Te Iho | Organisational Performance  
Permanent / Fulltime*
Wellington
Salary Range $56,460 - $66,424 

Ki te puāwai te ahurea, Ka ora te iwi
Culture is thriving, the people are well 

This is your opportunity to join a growing Te Manatū Taonga as an Assistant Adviser to support a Tier 2 Deputy Chief Executive.

Kōrero mō te tūranga | About the role
We are looking for a team player who can provide high quality assistant adviser support to the Deputy Chief Executive of our Te Iho | Organisational Performance Group. Using your exceptional organisational and time management skills, you will provide outstanding email and diary management, while using your judgement and prioritisation skills to manage incoming requests, and flexibility to advise on projects and priorities. 

Kōrero mōu | About you
You are the visible face for your manager, and a trusted adviser with the ability to speak for your manager while maintaining confidentiality over highly sensitive information. You will be able to think critically, write clearly and assist the DCE with their priority work. 

This position also provides back up to other administrative areas of the Group and is part of the Te Kāhui Hāpai | Ministry Support Team.

You will need to demonstrate:

• Confident and clear communication skills, with an eye for detail
• Exceptional email and diary management, with great organisational and time management skills
• An ability to apply knowledge of te reo, tikanga and the Treaty of Waitangi, or have the willingness and commitment to learn
• Sound problem-solving skills with the ability to think pragmatically and critically
• Being a team player, flexible, and if you have a few project coordination skills, even better!

Ko wai mātou | About us
ManatÅ« Taonga has a broad mandate and wide reach across a complex system. With around 160 staff, we operate a lean and flat structure, with the added advantage of knowing everyone by name. We embrace diversity and inclusiveness, are passionate about our mahi, and welcome experiences from different sectors to strengthen and support the pou of our whare. 

We work in a sector that contributes $11 billion to New Zealand's GDP over 90,000 jobs, ranging from screen production to symphonies, broadcasting to ballet, kapa haka to heritage, and more. Our mahi helps the government promote our unique cultural identity and Aotearoatanga – from policy to programme delivery. With our partners – Māori, public sector agencies and our funded agencies – we connect local communities to cultural experiences to enrich our mātauranga. Our sector funds and tells stories reflecting who New Zealanders are today, helping us to navigate our future – building an inclusive and cohesive nation we want our tamariki to grow up in and call home.

Want to know more about us go to https://mch.govt.nz/about-ministry/jobs-and-careers

Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
For the position description and to apply, click on the ‘Apply for this job' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form. Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the competencies listed in the position description.

We are looking for the successful applicant to start as soon as possible and you need to be living in New Zealand at the time of applying.

For enquiries about this position contact Abby Helm, Assistant Adviser People and Culture – abby.helm@mch.govt.nz

Applications close 5pm on Wednesday 9 March 2022

*Te Mahi Hangore | Working Flexibly
Manatū Taonga embraces flexible working. We're open minded about how you can be your best both inside and outside work so please tell us what working arrangements suit you.

Ä€heinga | Eligibility
If you are not a New Zealand citizen, you must hold current eligibility to work in New Zealand and for ManatÅ« Taonga in order to work for ManatÅ« Taonga. Please refer to the New Zealand Immigration Service for further information

Please Note: In accordance with thePublic Service Workforce Guidance for the COVID-19 Protection Framework, ManatÅ« Taonga requires all employees and other newly contracted workers who come to our office or interact with the public in the course of their work, to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. You will need to comply with our Vaccination Policy and agree to provide information and evidence regarding your vaccination status.