Crisis Readiness & Administrative Coordinator

Department of the Prime Minister & Cabinet; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) is seeking a Business Support Coordinator to enable the Strategic Crisis Management Directorate to deliver day-to-day activities and crisis responses. You will coordinate meetings, travel, and documentation, and provide high‑quality administrative support to senior leaders.

This permanent role requires keen organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, and discretion handling sensitive information within

Qualifications

• Experience providing high-level administrative support to senior managers or leaders.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Knowledge of handling sensitive information and security protocols is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality administrative support to the Director and the Strategic Crisis Management Directorate.
• Coordinate the planning, preparation, and delivery of meetings, workshops, and major events, including papers and minutes.
• Manage travel arrangements, financial processing, and calendar scheduling.
• Support readiness and response activities during ODESC activations, including logistics and documentation.
• Be available to work after hours and weekends during activations.
• Act as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders across the National Resilience System.
• Maintain up-to-date records and ensure information is managed securely.

Skills

High-level administrative support

Organisation & planning

Communication & relationship mgmt

Security protocols familiarity

Discretion with sensitive information

Governance machinery knowledge

Job description

The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet (DPMC) is seeking a Business Support Coordinator to enable the Strategic Crisis Management Directorate to deliver day-to-day activities and crisis responses. You will coordinate meetings, travel, and documentation, and provide high‑quality administrative support to senior leaders.

This permanent role requires keen organisational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, and discretion handling sensitive information within