Permanent, Lower Hutt
Te Tai Runga, Te Mahau, Ministry of Education
He mea tārai e mātou te mātauranga kia rangatira ai, kia mana taurite ai ōna huanga
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 ākonga in our education system.
Te Mahau | Ministry of Education recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown. We are committed to having Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the forefront of our work for and with Māori students, their whānau, hapū and iwi.
Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role
You will be based in the Lower Hutt Office and will be part of a large Wellington Regional Team supporting the Manager Business Support to manage and coordinate the business support services in the Wellington Region.
Please note there is further information available in the attached Job Description.
Mōhou ake | About you
You will be someone who is both great with people and time management.
Do you….
- like to trouble shoot and have a solution focus?
- have a strong customer service focus?
- have exceptional organisational skills with a keen eye for detail?
- have a passion for working in an organisation that supports children and their learning?
- A strong customer Service focus
- A proactive and flexible attitude
- Excellent relationship management skills
- Previous experience providing administrative/ coordination support to a busy team
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work to deadlines effectively
- Advanced Microsoft skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- A can-do attitude and a great sense of humour
- A full New Zealand Drivers licence
Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people, who strive to make the biggest difference for our ākonga in our education system.
We recognise the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Māori and the Crown. We are committed to having Te Tiriti o Waitangi at the forefront of our work for and with Māori students, their whānau, hapū and iwi.
At Te Mahau, we work to provide services and support to the education sector, and in some cases, directly to ākonga and whanau. To better deliver on this, we are currently undergoing an organisational design change. The transition phase to improve the way we deliver our purpose will be complete in 2023.
For additional information on the changes we are embarking on, please visit here.
Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi? | Are you ready to make a difference?
We are committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve, and welcome your application.
If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and CV by using the 'apply' button below.
In your cover letter we'd like to know about you and your reason for applying. We're keen to know your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.
If you would like more information contact anna.geling@education.govt.nz Manager Business Support, Wellington Region.
Applications close Monday 29 May 2023
