- Very busy role; maternity leave cover Feb ’19 to Feb ‘20
- Supportive culture; work alongside a great senior manager
- Based on Cuba Street
The Salvation Army is a world-wide evangelical Christian church and human service provider that assists over 140,000 New Zealanders every year through a wide range of community services, such as food banks, family stores, early childhood centres, hostels, addiction treatment centres, employment training services, homecare services and a hospice. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, confident and highly competent administration professional to support the Territorial Secretary for Programme – a very busy senior manager and member of The Salvation Army’s Governance Board.
You will provide him with a high level of executive and administrative support and key responsibilities include diary management, meeting coordination, preparation of agendas, papers and minutes, drafting correspondence and travel arrangements.
This is a varied and busy role that will draw on your organisational and relationship management skills, and will provide an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience and further develop your career.
We are looking for someone to commence on or around the 25th of February 2019 for a period of approximately 12 months.
Person Profile:
- Proven experience providing efficient and effective administrative and secretarial support
- Ability to problem solve, use initiative and display sound judgement
- A strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service
- A keen eye for detail coupled with a high degree of accuracy
- Outstanding relationship building skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels
- Very highly developed written and oral communications
- Demonstrated ability in a range of IT applications, including intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office
- The ability to anticipate needs, self-manage and work under pressure at busy times
- Demonstrates a high level of maturity, integrity and confidentiality
- Understanding and empathy towards the mission and values of the Salvation Army
Applications close: 5.00pm, Wednesday 12 December 2018
Applications to: Kirsty McLaren at mclaren.co.nz
P: 04 499 1069
E: admin@mclaren.co.nz