PA/Team Administrator

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE

Discover a career with purpose at MBIE * ; Bring your expertise, shape smarter processes, and help keep science funding processes moving forward. * ; Seeking a highly organised and motivated administrative professional * ; Be part of a supportive, high-performing team that values your contributions * ; Permanent, fulltime position based in Wellington CBD * ; Salary: $60,727- $70,625 + Kiwisaver + Wellness benefits

Tenei turanga - About the Role: We are seeking a highly capable PA/Team Administrator to provide trusted, professional support within our Science System Investment and Performance (SSIP) branch. This role will suit someone who brings sound judgement, strong organisational capability, and the confidence to manage competing demands with minimal direction.

You'll work closely with managers and teams to coordinate workflows, maintain high standards of accuracy, anticipate needs, and keep priorities moving while also contributing ideas that improve systems, processes, and ways of working. This is a hands on, administrative role for someone who enjoys being across the detail while also seeing the bigger picture.

What you'll enjoy:

• ; A respected support role with real influence and autonomy
• ; A modern, collaborative workplace in central Wellington
• ; Opportunities to further develop your professional skill set
• ; A supportive, values driven team environment
• ; Work that contributes directly to New Zealand's science and innovation system

Nga pukenga me nga wheako e hiahiatia ana - Skills and Experience Required

What you'll bring:

• ; Proven experience supporting multiple managers and teams in a PA or administrative role
• ; Proven ability to manage complex workflows, priorities, and deadlines in a fast paced environment
• ; Well developed relationship management and communication skills
• ; High attention to detail and confidence working across digital systems and documentation
• ; A proactive, solutions focused approach and sound judgement
• ; Experience in the public sector is beneficial but not required

**At time of application you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand, Aotearoa**

Etahi korero mo MBIE - About MBIE: MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours.

• Mahi Tahi - Better Together
• Maia - Bold and brave
• Pae Kahurangi - Build our Future
• Pono Me Te Tika - Own It

Our aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means `lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

E mohio ana a Hikina Whakatutuki i puea ake te kotuinga I waenganui i a ngai Maori me te Karauna i Te Tiriti o Waitangi, a, kei te whai ia ki te whakau ake i Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Ma te whai kiko o nga kotuinga ahunga roa o nga iwi, o ngai Maori, me etahi atu ropu Maori ki te Karauna, ka tutuki tenei. He ahuatanga nui tenei e ahei ai nga mahi whanaketanga a-ohanga, a-papori hoki ki a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui. E whai tonu ana matou ki te kotui atu ki nga iwi mo te rapu huarahi hou ki te whakaara i nga kaupapa kua roa nei e tami ana i a ngai Maori me Aotearoa whanui, a, e whai ana hoki ki te tautohu i nga aheinga kokiritanga ma nga iwi, me te tautoko i nga iwi kia whai mana ake ai enei aheinga.

Me pehea te tono - How to Apply:

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When you are ready to apply please submit you CV and cover letter telling us why you're the perfect fit for this role. All applications must be submitted via our online process.

Email Fati Tagata at [email protected] quoting ref MBIE/19714 if you have any further questions.

Applications close at midnight, Wednesday 24 June 2026.