• Keen to utilise and build on your skills and experience?
• Key focus on providing high-quality administration support
• Great culture and supportive team

Our Business Support Officer forms an integral part of our team, and we have an opportunity for someone with the right skills and experience to join us in providing high-quality support, services and project coordination to our team. You will be someone who has the drive to deliver high-quality work and feel inspired by our shared purpose and values.

Our united purpose is Papatūānuku Thrives. Our people live, breathe and feel connected to our kaupapa everyday.

ToitÅ« te marae a Tāne, toitÅ« te marae a Tangaroa, toitÅ« te tangata. If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive.

He angitūtanga/About the Role

This is a fixed-term role for 12 months, based in our Bledisloe House office in Auckland, and works as part of our Business Support Team assisting our Operations functions. Supporting two teams and two managers, this role requires someone who is agile, can quickly adapt and prioritise a number of tasks on the go, at any one time.

This role is split 50% Business Support and 50% Conservation Board Support.

Main duties for the Business Support Role are:

 Processing payroll enquires

• Monitoring emails and phone calls
• Looking after our Auckland fleet of vehicles, making sure vehicles are available for use and you may have to take them for servicing
• General administration for the Auckland office and operations
• Welcoming visitors

Main duties for the Board Support role are:

• Supporting the Statutory Manager
• Organising meetings
• Setting up agendas
• Taking minute,
• Setting up lunches
• Working alongside the Board Chair and Statutory Manager

This is a fixed term full-time position based in Auckland with the flexibility to work from home at times.

He kōrero mōu/What we are looking for?

• A strong administration background with demonstrated experience in administrative processes and services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Use initiative and independent judgement to deal with critical tasks
• Professional interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure to meet business-critical deadlines
• Motivated, proactive and enjoy a busy working environment
• Contribute positively to a high performing and engaged team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Full New Zealand Driver's License

Desired:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Tikanga Māori and Te Ao Māori or a willingness to engage is an advantage
• Knowledge of Department of Conservation processes and systems

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou/What's in it for you?

Along with recently being awarded New Zealand's most attractive employer in the public service, people like working for us because we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Respect, recognition, and opportunities for personal growth
• Excellent employee wellbeing initiatives including the employee assistance program

COVID-19 Vaccination requirement - All Employees are required to be vaccinated in line with our Vaccination Policy. New employees will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencing employment.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa.

Please apply online via the DOC Careers Centre with a CV and cover letter. For any enquiries, please contact Tom Chandler on tchandler@doc.govt.nz - applications close at 5 pm on Monday 7 March.

Te Papa Atawhai is committed to a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, and to creating an inclusive workplace culture.