Personal Assistant at Department of Conservation | Te Papa Atawhai

, , New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jan, 26

Salary

87265.0

Posted On

31 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Highly Organised, Time Management, Multitasking, Diary Management, Meeting Coordination, Minute Taking, Workflow Planning, Travel Planning, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Relationship Building, Microsoft Office, Discretion, Continuous Improvement, Treaty Partnerships, Te Ao Māori

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Enable conservation outcomes by supporting the Director of Regional Operations. Salary: $68,878 to $87,265. Permanent, full-time role- based in Queenstown. Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive. Ko tā Te Papa Atawhai he tiaki, he whakarauora anō hoki i te taiao puta noa i Aotearoa. He oranga taiao, he oranga tangata. Mō te tūranga | About the role You will provide hands on support to the Southern South Island (SSI) Regional Operations Director in this fast-paced environment. This includes diary and email management, meeting coordination, minute taking, workflow and travel planning, and other administrative tasks. You’ll be a trusted support to the Director, helping manage shifting priorities, anticipate needs, and keep things running smoothly. Your role will be key to enabling conservation outcomes and supporting operational teams across the region. Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience We’re after someone who’s proactive, relationship-focussed, and thrives in a dynamic environment. If you have some of the following, we are keen to hear from you: Highly organised, with strong time management and multitasking skills. Ability to manage diaries, workflows, and coordinate meetings and events, including logistics and minute taking. Excellent written and verbal communication. Skilled at building effective relationships across teams and agencies. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Teams, PowerPoint). Discreet and confident handling sensitive and confidential information. A commitment to continuous improvement of systems and processes A commitment to upholding Treaty partnerships and supporting te ao Māori in the workplace. Desirable: Experience supporting senior leaders in government or public service. Click here for the Role Description He aha ngā pāinga mōu? | What’s in it for you? DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We’re working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default. You can learn more about what we offer here. Tonoa inaiānei | Apply now Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai. Please note, due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to accept direct or emailed applications and provide feedback to those not shortlisted. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. The salary range for this position is 68,878 to $87,265 with the starting salary of the successful applicant based on their relevant skills and experience. Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment. Rā whakakapi | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Monday, 10 November. Depending on the volume of applications received, we may close this advertisement early, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Interviews will take place in the week commencing 24 November. Me he pātai anō, whakapā mai | For further enquiries, please contact Marie Kealey, Recruitment Advisor, at mkealey@doc.govt.nz Please note that we have replaced our previous recruitment system with Workday, you will need to create a new Candidate Home account when applying for new roles. The Department of Conservation is a great place to work for anyone who is passionate about nature and the environment. Our people are responsible for caring for our land, water and native species. Spread throughout the country, they ensure that nature can thrive. They perform a huge range of tasks in roles from technical specialists to support staff and frontline rangers. Read more about Our role: About us

Responsibilities

You will provide hands-on support to the Southern South Island Regional Operations Director, including diary and email management, meeting coordination, and other administrative tasks. Your role will be key to enabling conservation outcomes and supporting operational teams across the region.