Executive Assistant

About the Role

The Treasury - Te Tai Ōhanga is seeking a skilled and motivated Executive Assistant to join its Enabling Services team to provide vital support to the Chief Legal Officer and Chief Information Officer. You will be essential in managing daily operational tasks effectively, allowing your executives to prioritize strategic goals. This position demands a professional, discreet, and forward-thinking individual capable of juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate intricate calendars, travel plans, and meetings, resolving conflicts and prioritizing commitments effectively.
• Review and filter requests for the leaders' attention, ensuring thorough preparation for meetings and engagements.
• Manage and monitor email communications, highlighting urgent issues and drafting necessary correspondence.
• Organize meeting logistics including agendas, minute-taking, and tracking follow-up actions.
• Handle invoice processing, expense claims, and purchasing card reconciliations following Treasury's financial protocols.
• Arrange both domestic and international travel itineraries, accommodations, and expense settlements.
• Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external contacts, fostering strong professional relationships.
• Coordinate communications with Ministers’ offices, senior leadership, and key stakeholders.
• Provide mentoring and support to fellow administrative personnel.
• Continuously seek and propose improvements to administrative workflows and systems.

About Us

The Treasury acts as New Zealand's chief economic and financial advisor, dedicated to promoting a prosperous, sustainable, and inclusive future that benefits all citizens. Our expertise supports critical national issues such as climate change, health, housing, and public finance, assisting government leaders in shaping policies for long-term wellbeing.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience delivering high-level executive assistance to senior leaders.
• Ability to thrive in a complex, dynamic, and high-pressure environment.
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office tools including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time-management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a professional and approachable manner.
• Strong ethical standards, discretion, and sound judgment when managing confidential information.
• Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Proactive problem-solver who anticipates needs and independently addresses challenges.
• Understanding and commitment to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
• Supportive of biculturalism and responsive to Māori perspectives and issues.
• Familiarity with the governmental environment and processes is advantageous.
• Capability to obtain New Zealand Government National Security Clearance as required.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive support for your professional success and work-life balance, including flexible working arrangements and five weeks of annual leave.
• Access to various health and wellbeing initiatives and activities.
• Opportunities to engage in social events, sports, and employee networks to foster connections and enjoyment.
• An inclusive workplace culture centered around diversity, represented by the wharenui at our office.
• Commitment to your career growth through training and development opportunities.
• A stimulating role that encourages skill advancement and professional growth.

Additional Information

Applications close at 11:55 pm on Sunday, 9 August 2026.

For inquiries, please contact the talent team via the official email address provided by the employer.