We have an opportunity for a permanent full time position for someone with proven experience in providing high quality and confidential secretarial support to the Operations Manager, Tai Tokerau Service Centre based in Whangarei. For an experienced PA who wishes to work within the Service Centre environment, this is a sought after opportunity to contribute to the smooth and efficient running of the service centre. 

Essential skills, knowledge and experience for this role include:

• Demonstrated high level competence in the use of the Microsoft Office suite,Particularly word, excel and PowerPoint,
• Proven experience in providing personal assistant services at an executive level,
• Effective organisation, planning and time management skills,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Sound knowledge of general administrative functions and procedures,
• Proven ability in working collaboratively with others,
• Strong background working with official correspondence and papers,
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential material in a professional and discreet manner
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently deliver accurate work on time.
• Willing to accept new challenges.

Salary range is $35,750 to $49,000.  Merit grading applies after $43,500. Starting point will be determined by the experience and skills brought to the position.

Child, Youth and Family, a service line of the Ministry of Social Development (MSD), recognise and have a commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. 

Please find attached the job description and application form for your completion. Please forward your completed application form, quoting the CYF number, along with an up to date curriculum vitae to:

Marites Estarija
Tai Tokerau Service Centre
Child, Youth and Family
PO Box 93-507
Takapuna
North Shore
ph:                   09 985 4715
email to:         Marites.Estarija002@cyf.govt.nz

Applications close Friday, 23 May 2008.
Thank you for your interest in this role.

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