Executive Assistant
Date: 29 Jan 2026
Location: Wellington, NZ
Company: Ministry of Social Development
• Permanent Part Time (30 hours)
• Wellington based
This is a great opportunity for someone seeking part time hours while supporting senior leaders in a busy environment. If this sounds like you, please apply.
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.
About the role | Mō te tūnga:
We are looking for an experienced and highly capable Executive Assistant to provide reliable, high quality support in a busy and complex environment. This part time role (30 hours per week) provides executive and administrative support to two senior leaders, ensuring their time, priorities and commitments are well managed.
You will play a key role in enabling effective leadership by managing diaries, coordinating meetings, preparing documentation, and supporting the smooth operation of the wider team. The position requires sound judgement, professionalism, and the ability to manage confidential information with care. You will also support the coordination of events, prepare reports and presentations, and act as a central point of contact for stakeholders.
This role is based in Wellington and would suit someone who is proactive, organised, and comfortable working with competing priorities in a large, fast paced organisation.
What you bring | Ōu pūmanawatanga:
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
• Strong experience providing high level executive support, ideally within a large or complex organisation
• Excellent planning, organisation and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a busy environment
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong attention to detail
• Proven experience managing diaries, preparing documentation, coordinating meetings and supporting senior leaders
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and confidence preparing presentations and reports
• Initiative, sound judgement, and the ability to work independently when needed
• A relevant tertiary qualification in business administration (or equivalent experience) is desirable, but not essential.
If you’re an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys working in a fast paced, complex setting and prefer part time hours, we’d welcome your application.
Position Description | He Whakaahuatanga Tūnga:
Salary | Utu-ā-tau: $79,200.00 - $95,873.00
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.
Closing date: Sunday 8th February, 2026.
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. We are a Treaty partner committed to strengthening relationships with Māori, Hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.
MSD has a COVID-19 vaccination policy that encourages, but does not require, employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and its variants, unless the role is identified as requiring vaccination at the time.
