Location:	North Head
Category:	Administration/Office Support
Position type:	Fixed Term
Job reference:	DOC/100/8208BS
Attachments:	Role Description - Business Support Officer.pdf (PDF, 475KB) Job Specification

• Are you a strong administrator with a customer focus?
• 12-month secondment/fixed term role based in north Head, Auckland

Toitū te marae a Tāne, toitū te marae a Tangaroa, toitū te tangata

If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive

At Te Papa Atawhai, Department of Conservation we express our spirit of service and serve Aotearoa through our purpose, Papatūānuku Thrives. Our organisational strategy, Te Kaupapa a Te Papa Atawhai, puts nature and people at the heart of everything we do. It is anchored by te reo Māori and te ao Māori, recognising that Te Tiriti o Waitangi and our whānau, hapū and iwi are central to all our mahi.

He angitūtanga | About the role

This is a fixed-term role for 12 months, based in our North Head office, and works as part of our Business Support Team assisting our Operations functions.  Supporting different teams, this role requires someone who is agile, can quickly adapt and prioritise with several tasks on the go, at any one time. This role offers the flexibility to work from home at times, as well as the opportunity to work flexible hours (around the school run for example).

The position will be focussed on:

• Managing the North Head office facilities
• Managing the Auckland region's facilities
• Providing exceptional customer service internally and externally
• Managing the office visitors, emails, and phone calls
• Managing our regional fleet of vehicles, making sure vehicles are available and safe for use
• Coordinating Property work orders
• General administration for the office and operations team

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

We are seeking an organised, capable administrator with experience in providing high-quality support, services, and project coordination.  You will be a team player who is also self-driven to work autonomously.  Our shared purpose and values will inspire you.

If you have the following attributes, we are keen to hear from you:

• Understanding of the concerns and aspirations of tangata whenua and iwi in relation to conservation and treaty settlements
• An understanding and connection to Te Ao Māori, tikanga and whakapapa
• A strong administration background with demonstrated experience in administrative processes and services
• A drive to deliver an exceptional customer experience in every interaction.
• A thorough knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• The ability to turn your hand to a multitude of tasks and easily pick up or learn new systems or processes.

Desirable

• An understanding of the work of the Department and how it contributes to New Zealand's future sustainability

Mō mātou | About us

Te Papa Atawhai is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, and to creating an inclusive workplace culture. Our Te Kaupapa behaviours of whakatīnanatia (we deliver), atawhaitia a Papatūānuku (we love nature), whakawhānaungatanga (we build relationships) and whakaauaha (we innovate) guide what we need to do for Papatūānuku to Thrive.

Ko ngā hua | What we offer

We take pride in enabling our kaimahi to bring their unique perspectives to mahi, in pursuit of our collective aspirations. Our commitment to well-being and professional development includes:

• Flexible working options where applicable
• Te Pukenga Atawhai – Cultural Capability Development Programme
• Active employee networks, Te Kāwai Aho Tapu - Māori Kaimahi Network, Rainbow Network

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Submit a tailored CV and cover letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience, and alignment to our Kaupapa.

Rā katinga | Applications close at 5 pm on Thursday, 30 June 2022

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Lilly Witcomb at lwitcomb@doc.govt.nz

Taupānga | Job Reference: DOC/1634926

COVID-19 Vaccination requirement – From 4 May 2022 our Vaccination Policy, requiring all employees to be vaccinated, has been suspended but may be reinstated in the future if the COVID-19 situation changes. Positions that are identified as high risk will still have a requirement for appointees to be vaccinated. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencing for these positions will be required and applicants will be notified during the recruitment process if this condition will apply.

Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.

Visit www.doc.govt.nz to find out more about a career with us.