Administrative Support Specialist - Public Sector

About the Role

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We are seeking an experienced administrative professional to join our team as a Support Officer in the Assurance Directorate at MPI.

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This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to develop their career in the public sector and contribute to ensuring the food we produce is safe for New Zealanders and international markets.

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As a Support Officer, you will provide administrative support to managers and teams, including organizing meetings, taking minutes, dealing with contracts and invoices, and coordinating domestic travel. You will also work on a variety of projects and tasks, requiring excellent communication and relationship management skills.

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What You Will Do

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Provide administrative support to managers and teams, including meeting organization, minute-taking, and contract/invoice management.
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Coordinate domestic travel arrangements and other tasks as required.
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Work on a variety of projects and tasks, requiring strong organizational and time management skills.
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Develop knowledge of how the public sector operates and learn about Food Safety within the Assurance Directorate at MPI.
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What We Are Looking For

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We are looking for someone with excellent administrative skills, strong communication and relationship management abilities, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. If you have a passion for building relationships and enjoy contributing to a supportive team, then this could be the ideal role for you.

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Benefits

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We offer a range of benefits, including:

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Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation.
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Mentoring and coaching programs.
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Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames.
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A diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued.
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About Us

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We are part of the New Zealand Government, working closely with iwi, hapu, whanau and hapori to reflect the diverse communities we serve. Our role includes seizing export opportunities for our food and fibre sector, improving sector productivity, ensuring the food we produce is safe, increasing sustainable resource use, and protecting New Zealand from biological risk.

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How To Apply

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If you are passionate about delivering exceptional results in a dynamic team environment, please submit your application, highlighting your relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.

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To view the position description and/or apply online, please click Apply for This Job or visit the MPI Careers Site.