Team Assistant

New Zealalnd Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Social events and employee networks

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

New Zealand Government's Treasury - NZ Debt Management division is seeking a Team Assistant to provide exemplary administration, secretarial and coordination support to leaders and their teams in Wellington. The role reports to the Manager, Risk, and supports across NZDM.

You will manage emails, diaries, coordinate meetings, prepare and edit reports, draft correspondence, create reports from databases, take minutes, and assist with resource, finance, HR and travel administration.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated previous administrative experience.
• Highly organised and efficient with an eye for detail.
• Pro-active with a can-do attitude and able to multi-task.
• Strong customer focus and excellent communication/interpersonal skills.
• Excellent technical skills with Microsoft Office and digital tools.
• Able to work collaboratively and support the wider business network.

Responsibilities

• Email, inbox and diary management.
• Coordinating meetings and liaising with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintaining and updating reports, including document editing, formatting and printing.
• Developing and drafting a range of correspondence.
• Creating reports from databases.
• Taking minutes and following through on actions.
• Providing resource, finance (including invoice/payment), HR and travel administration.
• Leading and assisting with event management, including logistics and programme scheduling.
• Providing administrative support on projects, as required.

Skills

Administrative experience

Microsoft Office

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Digital tools

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

• Create an account and apply for jobs of interest
• Create a profile and receive email alerts for jobs that match your profile

This is a permanent opportunity to support and learn from teams across the New Zealand Debt Management Division. This role could be for you, if you want to:

• Learn more and grow your knowledge and skillsets within the Treasury,
• Utilise your interest in finance, markets, risk and technology,
• Have exposure to various cross Division projects,
• Add value and think outside the administrative assistant box,
• Look for new ways to lend support and make improvements,
• Feel hugely valued for your great attention to detail.

At the Treasury - Te Tai Ōhanga, we're focused on securing a better future for Aotearoa New Zealand and the people who call it home. As the Government's lead economic and financial advisor, we work to lift living standards now and for generations to come. We want Aotearoa to be prosperous, and for that prosperity to be sustainable and inclusive so all New Zealanders can take part in a healthy and resilient economy and society.

Our talented people bring their diverse experience to some of the country’s most complex and inter-connected issues, including child wellbeing, climate change, health, housing and sustainable public financing. Every day, they influence, advise, and support Ministers, Crown Chief Executives and Government decision-makers to shape a thriving future for Aotearoa.

The New Zealand Debt Management (NZDM) division interacts closely with global financial markets. It is responsible for executing the Government's borrowing requirements and providing financial market expertise to the wider Crown. NZDM also contributes to the conduct of sustainable and stable fiscal policy. The debt programme provides the critical sovereign benchmark that supports the functioning of New Zealand's financial markets. You can find out more by visiting the NZDM website New Zealand Debt Management | New Zealand Debt Management - The Treasury .

As Team Assistant (TA), you will provide exemplary administration, secretarial and coordination support to leaders and their teams to keep them running at full speed. While the role reports to the Manager, Risk, you will be working across all of NZDM. Should you be successful, your responsibilities will include:

• Email, inbox and diary management,
• Coordinating meetings and liaising with internal and external stakeholders,
• Maintaining and updating reports, including document editing, formatting and printing,
• Developing and drafting a range of correspondence,
• Creating reports from databases,
• Taking minutes and following through on actions,
• Resource, finance (including invoice/payment), HR and travel administration,
• Leading and assisting with event management, including logistics, presentations and programme scheduling,
• Providing administrative support on projects, as required.

This is a permanent, full-time position (40 hours per week) based in Wellington, New Zealand.

You are a talented administrator who is ahead of the curve when it comes to modern processes and practices. You'll bring initiative and the ability to work at pace and prioritise effectively to support teams across a variety of work. You'll be a team player who enjoys working collaboratively as you will be called upon to assist with the wider business support network.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Demonstrated previous administrative experience,
• A highly organised and efficient approach with an eye for detail,
• A pro-active, can-do attitude and a desire to stretch your administrative capabilities,
• The ability to multi-task, re-prioritise and react to issues that arise during the day whilst keeping calm and professional,
• A strong customer focus, excellent communication/interpersonal skills and a passion for building great relationships,
• Excellent technical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and a range of digital tools,
• A sense of fun - the teams are highly social and value personal interaction.

Ko ngā hua | What we Offer

This is an important job and that's why we'll do all we can to support your success. Flexible work arrangements will help you enjoy a positive work/life balance as well as having five weeks annual leave. Our numerous social events, sports teams and employee networks will enable you to connect and have fun.

The wharenui, at the heart of our workplace, embodies our commitment to diversity and making this an inclusive place that will welcome the unique experiences and perspectives you bring to our collaborative team culture.

We'll prioritise your development, offering you opportunities to train and advance your chosen career. The work will stimulate and challenge you, helping you learn, grow and build valuable experience and skills.

The base salary range for this role is band 13: $64,156.00 to $73,995.00. Appointments will be made based on the successful candidate's skills, experience, and alignment with the requirements of the role.

Applications close at 11:55pm on Sunday, 13 September 2026.

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