Executive Assistant - Geneva
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New Zealand Permanent Mission in Geneva
Executive Assistant Geneva
The New Zealand Permanent Mission to the United Nations and World Trade Organisation in Geneva is offering a unique opportunity to gain exposure to the world of diplomacy and global affairs through the position of Executive Assistant.
Join a dynamic, high performing team committed to achieving the highest standards of professional excellence in promoting New Zealand’s interests in political, trade, international security and global affairs, as well as delivering consular services in Switzerland.
Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role
The Executive Assistant, collaborating with the other Executive Assistant, is responsible for providing support to the policy work of the Mission through administrative support to the Head of Mission (UN and Disarmament Ambassador) and WTO Ambassador, and helps to lead and deliver the Mission’s visits and events.
Please carefully review the position description attached here
The full salary range for this role is CHF 82,618 to CHF 97,507. We expect to appoint depending on your level of experience.
You must be a New Zealand citizen and able to obtain and maintain an appropriate New Zealand Government Security clearance.
Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Security clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool
Mā wai te mahi nei? – Who are we looking for?
We would like to hear from you if you have a previous successful experience in an Executive Assistant capacity to a senior manager and/or leadership team and:
- Have well-developed planning and organisational skills, including ability to prioritise tasks effectively and work under pressure
- Have excellent command of English, oral and written – Professional competency in French an advantage.
- Have the ability to work autonomously and within guidelines, demonstrating the use of sound judgement and follow up without prompting
- Have a strong customer focus, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people, have a proven ability to operate in a fast-paced and busy environment, adapt to ambiguity and changing situations, balance priorities and work to tight deadlines.
You would ideally be available to commence duties in Geneva in December 2026.
Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere – Why MFAT?
We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options.
We are also working to grow the diversity of our workforce and the inclusive nature of our workplace. Click on our diversity and inclusion page to find out more.
Mō mātou – About us
Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand's values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.
Me pēhea te tuku tono – To Apply/Interested?
To find out more or to apply, please email your CV and cover letter (of no more than 2 pages) to mission.nz@bluewin.ch with the subject line “EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT”.
DO NOT use the 'Apply with Seek' or 'Apply' buttons below. Only applications emailed to the above email address will be considered.
Applications must be in English and close at midnight (NZ time), at midnight on 22nd September 2026
The successful candidate will be responsible for their own relocation to Geneva but the Permanent Mission will assist with obtaining a legitimation card, an authorization to work for a diplomatic mission in Switzerland.
Please note: If the successful candidate has worked or lived in New Zealand and are subsequently employed as locally engaged staff in a NZ Government Permanent Mission, they may, subject to individual circumstances, have NZ Tax Residency obligations. We advise any applicant, who may be in this situation, to discuss their tax residency status with the NZ Inland Revenue (IRD) and determine any potential personal tax obligations to IRD.
For further information about the Permanent Mission you can find us on Twitter @NZUNGVA and at our web address.
