Executive Assistant | Kaiāwhina Matua

The role | Te tūnga   

This is a fixed term opportunity based in Wellington through to 30 June 2027, reporting to the General Manager - Data Capability. We are looking for an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to provide professional support to senior leaders within our Strategic Engagement, Māori Partnerships & Data Capability business group.

As a trusted partner to senior leaders, you will manage busy and complex diaries, coordinate meetings and events, prepare high-quality correspondence, support financial and general administration, and help ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the branch.

This role sits in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities can shift quickly. You'll need to be comfortable balancing competing demands, exercising sound judgment, anticipating needs, and responding with professionalism and discretion. Working closely with leaders, stakeholders, and the wider Executive Assistant network, you'll play a key role in enabling leadership effectiveness and maintaining strong branch coordination.

 What you bring | Nōu te rourou   

• Significant experience providing executive support to senior leaders, ideally within a large and complex organisation.
• Exceptional organisational, planning and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong relationship management skills and the confidence to build effective working relationships across all levels of an organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and the ability to quickly learn new systems and technologies.
• Proven judgment, discretion, initiative and the ability to work autonomously while maintaining high levels of professionalism.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure, think ahead, solve problems and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• A customer-focused approach and commitment to delivering a high-quality service
• We highly value demonstrated competency in mātauranga Māori, tikanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi application in a workplace setting. To support this work, proficiency in te reo Māori, or a strong commitment to developing te reo Māori capability is welcomed.
• We are seeking candidates with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and applying cultural capability in their practice.

We recognise that valuable skills can come from both paid and unpaid work. You might have gained experience in education, hospitality, technology, public service, the marae, or the arts. You might have experience from community involvement, volunteering, or whānau responsibilities. We welcome and value all forms of transferable skills. Please bring your full unique self to your application. 

For all our roles, we’re looking for people who: 

• Act with integrity, take responsibility, and do what’s right even when it’s hard. 
• Understand the ‘why’ behind their work and focus on delivering real value. 
• Stay curious and open to learning, seeing challenges as chances to grow. 
• Build respectful and inclusive relationships, grounded in care for others. 
• Work collaboratively across boundaries and contribute to collective outcomes. 

We don’t expect you to know everything. What matters is your genuine interest, commitment, and readiness to grow with us. Tell us about yourself in your cover letter, what attracted you to this role, and what you would bring to Stats NZ. 

 About Us | Ko mātou  

 Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa is the National Statistics Office, leading the way in data and insights. While this is our focus, it’s our people who are central to everything we do. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, recognising that our work is strengthened by the people behind it. 

The data and insights we produce help shape decisions across government, communities, and businesses, and plays an important role in telling the story of Aotearoa New Zealand. Our mahi supports informed decision making at both national and local levels, helping improve outcomes for people, the economy, and the environment. 

We’re proud of the role we play in guiding and strengthening the data system, with a goal of delivering high quality data with equitable access for all. 

Curious about what it's really like to work here?
Before applying, we encourage you to watch our Life at Stats NZ video. It offers a glimpse into who we are, what we value, and the diverse perspectives and experiences that make Stats NZ a great place to work.

 What’s in it for you? | Ngā hua ka riro ki a koe  

 Take a look at our Stats NZ careers site to learn more about our organisational values: He pēwhea ā tātou tikanga mahi | The way we work. 

Some key benefits include: 

• 37.5 hours work week. 
• 3 extra days off (taken during end-of-year office closure). 
• Funded counselling and coaching through our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). 
• Visual and hearing health benefits (for permanent kaimahi). 
• Rōpū Waiata – weekly cross agency connection. 
• An active social club in each office. 

 Starting salary for this position: $73,779 - $99,818 + kiwisaver  

 How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono   

 Sound like you? Click ’Apply now’ to be redirected to the application page on our careers site. The position description is located on the right-hand side of the page. 

Our process is to screen applications as we receive them, so we move to interview stage quickly.  You may be asked to complete a pre-interview screen via phone or video. 

Please let us know in your application if we need to make any specific accommodations during our process. 

Please reach out to recruitment@stats.govt.nz if you have any pātai / questions.  

Note to recruitment agencies: unsolicited CVs will not be accepted.