Executive Assistant to Regional Director | Pou Āwhina ki te Kaihautū ā-Rohe, Top of the South
Date: 11 Dec 2025
Location: Nelson / Tasman, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
- Fixed term or secondment opportunity to 30 June 2026
- Based at Nelson Regional Office
What you'll be doing | He aha tāu e mahi ana
As the Executive Assistant, your primary responsibility will be to provide professional support and time management for a busy Regional Director. You will manage multiple deadlines, remain composed in challenging situations, and proactively add value to the work program. You will be intuitive to the Regional Director's needs and willing to assist wherever necessary.
In addition to supporting the Regional Director, you’ll play a key role in helping the wider regional office and leadership team operate smoothly. This includes supporting the operational side of the business through tasks such as reporting, issues management, event coordination, and managing diaries, emails, and travel arrangements.
Your approachability and excellent interpersonal skills will enable you to confidently engage with a multitude of community partners and a network of government agencies. This role requires exposure to sensitive information, demanding high levels of confidentiality, integrity, and trust.
What you'll need to succeed | Ko ngā mea ka hiahiatia e koe kia angitū
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
- Intermediate to Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel
- Strong organisational and planning abilities
- A pragmatic mindset and sound problem-solving skills
- Hold a NZ Driver’s licence and have the ability to drive Ministry vehicles as required
- Previous experience in an executive/administrator role, supporting a senior-level manager, would be advantageous
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:
A copy of the position description can be found here. Executive Assistant to Regional Director, position description
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $79,200.00 - $95,873.00
Applications close | Ka kati ngā tono hei te: Sunday 4 January 2026
About us | Mō mātou
The Ministry of Social Development is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy and advice to government and assistance, including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key responsibilities listed in the position description.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Joining us | Ko te hono mai
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.
We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. You can find out more about our values here.
If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
