Business Support Officer (Fixed Term)

• Are you an administration superstar with great attention to detail?
• Four weeks + three days annual leave per year pro-rata
• This is a two-year fixed term role based in Te Anau
• Part time, 20 hours per week, with flexibility on days of work.

  

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

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

 

Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and sustain nature across Aotearoa. We put nature and people at the heart of our mahi, guided by te reo Māori, te ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We do this by: 

• Protecting land, species, ecosystems, and cultural heritage for conservation purposes 
• Managing threats and adverse impacts 
• Being a voice for conservation 
• Connecting people to nature.

 

He angitūtanga | About the role

We are seeking a Business Support Officer who will provide administrative support to the Milford Opportunities Project (MOP) which is an inter-agency collaboration between iwi, business, local and central government and aspires to create a more environmentally sustainable, culturally responsive, world-class visitor experience. 

You will also be part of a wider regional Business Support team who are vital to the operation of our organisation. You'll take ownership of your role and act as the ‘go-to' point of contact for the team, ensuring general enquiries from both our internal and external partners and stakeholders are responded to or escalated in a helpful and timely way.

The position will be focussed on:

• Managing the MOP Te Anau office facilities and general administration
• Managing purchase requisitions and other financial transactions including reporting
• Providing exceptional customer service internally and externally
• Managing the office visitors and emails
• Providing support for fleet vehicles, making sure vehicles are available and safe for use.

Business Support Officers make connections right across the organization, with plenty of opportunity for growth and professional development.

 

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

The Business Support Officer will undertake a mixture of administrative tasks, provide a high delivery of support and be the first point of contact for contractors, customers, and staff across the organization.

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

• Experience in administrative processes and have a thorough knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Digitally savvy with the ability to learn new systems quickly
• Ability to work with a wide range of people
• Able to deliver in a timely manner and maintain a high level of accuracy while dealing with conflicting demands
• The ability to work in a team and be dependant to work alone
• Dependable to handle sensitive/confidential material with discretion
• Be a clear communicator who can engage with both internal and external staff across the motu
• A passion for conservation and willingness to advocate for conservation
• Strong health and safety focus.

Desirable:

• Certificate in business/office administration
• Experience with financial transactions, reporting and purchase requisition processes.

 

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

Te Papa Atawhai is committed to fostering a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve, creating an inclusive workplace culture, supporting the relationship between Māori and the Crown, and lifting our cultural capability. We encourage our people to bring their authentic self and unique perspectives to work, in pursuit of our collective aspirations. Our commitment to well-being and professional development includes:

• Flexible working opportunities suited to your role
• Career development, secondment and training opportunities to help you realise your goals
• Study assistance in programmes that are relevant to your work
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and discounted medical insurance
• Great discounts on DOC accommodation and outdoor apparel and gear so you're ready for your next adventure
• Te Pukenga Atawhai – Cultural Capability Development Programme.

 

Tono ināianei | Apply now

Apply online via the DOC Careers Centre with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai.

The salary range for this position is $54,314 to $69,401 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being 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 katinga | Applications close at 5 pm onSunday, 29 January 2023.  

Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Tessa Dermody at tdermody@doc.govt.nz or 027 256 0560.   

Taupānga | Job Reference: DOC/1683983