Job Description
Executive Assistant - Permanent Full Time
We are seeking a proactive, outgoing, and organised Executive Assistant for the Deputy Chief Executive (DCE) of our Strategic & Corporate Services (S&CS) Division.
About the Role:
As an experienced Executive Assistant, you will provide exceptional support to the DCE, enabling them to focus on strategic goals and aspirations of NZQA, the S&CS Division, and its people, now and into the future.
If you have experience managing a senior management team, their diaries, and work life, possess an understanding of a Strategic & Corporate Services environment, and want to work in a busy, challenging, and satisfying environment, this opportunity is suitable for you.
Skills and Experience:
You will be an excellent organiser and communicator with a proactive, can-do attitude. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to influence outcomes, and flexibility to work in a dynamic environment are required.
You will thrive on diverse tasks and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. Your responsibilities will include:
Managing enquiries and requests
Organising and maintaining the DCE's diary
Dealing with general correspondence, drafting letters, and taking minutes
Organising meetings, events, and ensuring the DCE is well-prepared for them
Dealing with incoming correspondence, including Ministerial correspondence and Official Information Act requests
Editing and production of documents, briefing papers, reports, and presentations, and undertaking necessary research as required
Supporting the Chief Customer Officer in calendar/email management and other S&CS managers for their administrative support as needed
To succeed in this role, you must:
Be able to multi-task
Focus on improving processes and efficiencies
Have high resilience
Focus on relationship building
Take a deep interest in the work of the DCE, S&CS, and wider NZQA, to better support the DCE, S&CS
Be a strong communicator and understand nuance
About Us:
NZQA is a te reo Maori learning organisation committed to equity and lifelong learning. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds that will enrich our understanding of the education system. We prioritise the importance of understanding tikanga in building a culturally responsive workplace.
NZQA is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment to Maori and Pacific staff, with active Maori and Pacific staff networks contributing to NZQA's strategic action plans - Te Kokiritanga and Takiala Pasifika.
What We Can Offer:
A supportive team environment
A role with lots of variety
Development and career progression opportunities
Please refer to the job description, NZQA's Customer Charter, and Organisational Values for more information about this role and NZQA.
We are seeking a proactive, outgoing, and organised Executive Assistant for the Deputy Chief Executive (DCE) of our Strategic & Corporate Services (S&CS) Division.
About the Role:
As an experienced Executive Assistant, you will provide exceptional support to the DCE, enabling them to focus on strategic goals and aspirations of NZQA, the S&CS Division, and its people, now and into the future.
If you have experience managing a senior management team, their diaries, and work life, possess an understanding of a Strategic & Corporate Services environment, and want to work in a busy, challenging, and satisfying environment, this opportunity is suitable for you.
Skills and Experience:
You will be an excellent organiser and communicator with a proactive, can-do attitude. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to influence outcomes, and flexibility to work in a dynamic environment are required.
You will thrive on diverse tasks and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. Your responsibilities will include:
Managing enquiries and requests
Organising and maintaining the DCE's diary
Dealing with general correspondence, drafting letters, and taking minutes
Organising meetings, events, and ensuring the DCE is well-prepared for them
Dealing with incoming correspondence, including Ministerial correspondence and Official Information Act requests
Editing and production of documents, briefing papers, reports, and presentations, and undertaking necessary research as required
Supporting the Chief Customer Officer in calendar/email management and other S&CS managers for their administrative support as needed
To succeed in this role, you must:
Be able to multi-task
Focus on improving processes and efficiencies
Have high resilience
Focus on relationship building
Take a deep interest in the work of the DCE, S&CS, and wider NZQA, to better support the DCE, S&CS
Be a strong communicator and understand nuance
About Us:
NZQA is a te reo Maori learning organisation committed to equity and lifelong learning. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds that will enrich our understanding of the education system. We prioritise the importance of understanding tikanga in building a culturally responsive workplace.
NZQA is dedicated to providing a welcoming environment to Maori and Pacific staff, with active Maori and Pacific staff networks contributing to NZQA's strategic action plans - Te Kokiritanga and Takiala Pasifika.
What We Can Offer:
A supportive team environment
A role with lots of variety
Development and career progression opportunities
Please refer to the job description, NZQA's Customer Charter, and Organisational Values for more information about this role and NZQA.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Executive Assistant position is now open for candidates interested in the Office Assistant Jobs sector. This role in Mount Wellington offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Office Assistant Jobs is a plus.
