Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Executive Co-ordinator, Strategy and Communications
The opportunity
If you're an experienced and organised administrator, this is a great opportunity to bring your excellent administration, organisation, and executive support skills to the Office of the Auditor-General | Te Mana Arotake. Working alongside the Assistant Auditor-General, Strategy and Communications, you'll be part of a fun and supportive group that works to set the direction for the Office and achieve impact from the Office's work.
In this role, you'll be providing accurate and proactive support to ensure the smooth running of the Strategy and Communications Group, including co-ordinating and supporting the group's workflows.
To succeed in this role, you'll have:
- experience providing high-level administrative support for people in leadership positions, including inbox and diary management;
- excellent verbal and written communication skills to support clear communication within the group and across the Office;
- advanced desktop skills, including in the Microsoft Office suite;
- the ability to plan and juggle multiple priorities;
- experience working collaboratively with other executive co-ordinators and staff from other teams;
- a proactive learning approach to whatever you do; and
- experience working in an environment that requires a high level of discretion, sensitivity, and interpersonal interaction.
About us
Did you know that Aotearoa New Zealand's public sector is consistently placed near the top of world rankings for integrity? The work of the Office of the Auditor-General | Te Mana Arotake helps make this happen. The Auditor-General is the statutory auditor of all public organisations, from councils to schools, and at the Office we're dedicated to giving New Zealanders an independent view of public sector spending and performance. To read more about our work, visit our website.
About working here
As an organisation, people matter to us, our independence is critical, we act with integrity and courage, and we're here to make a difference.
Working here means we can offer you:
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Supportive, flexible working arrangements (hours/days).
- Health and well-being benefits.
We have a diverse and inclusive team that helps us to understand the issues facing the public sector and how these affect the lives of New Zealanders. We strongly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so that we can assist you through the recruitment process.
For this role, you must able to gain and maintain a Confidential national security clearance. Ordinarily, this means that you must be a New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a current residency class visa and intend to become a citizen when eligible. You must have a five-year checkable background in New Zealand, the UK, the USA, Canada, or Australia. Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a security clearance (please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process).
We value originality and effort. Although AI can be helpful, we require you to submit a cover letter and CV that reflects your own voice and experiences.
For more information, please contact Marie Davis on 04 917 1500 or recruitment@oag.parliament.nz.
You must apply online through jobs.govt.nz (you'll find the application form and position description there, too).
Applications close Sunday, 6 July 2025.