Team Administrator

• Do you have initiative, great communication skills and an eye for detail?
• Do you have experience in office administration and supporting a diverse and fast pace team?
• Do you want the opportunity to contribute to a high performing team?
• Permanent, Wellington based role.

Step into a role where every day is different and your contribution truly matters

About the role - Kōrero mō te tūranga

The key purpose of the Team Administrator role is to provide a broad range of administrative support for the office the Americas and Asia Group, providing support in business administration and corporate services such as; financial administration, information and database management, correspondence and travel, diary management and meeting and event coordination and assisting the transfers team on a regular basis.

Who are we looking for? - Mā‎ wai te mahi nei?

We’d like to hear from you if have the following skills and experience:

• have a strong customer focus

• be technologically adept and confident using the MS Office suite
• outstanding interpersonal and communication skills,
• excellent attention to detail
• to be a natural planner and organiser with the ability to self-manage and use initiative.
• have excellent attention to detail
• be flexible and able to adapt quickly in a reactive environment
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For more detail you can view a copy of the position description here

The salary range for this role is $60,103 to midpoint $66,781. The total remuneration is inclusive of our 3.5% KiwiSaver employer contribution.

Why MFAT? - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Aorere

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options consistent with guidance from the Public Service Commission.  Check out our benefits page to find out more about why we love working here.

MFAT is Rainbow Tick accredited. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging.  We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

About us - Mō mātou

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. 

To Apply/Interested? - Me pēhea te tuku tono

Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

If you have any queries regarding the role, please contact Maria Cribb, Group Business Manager, AAG email maria.cribb@mfat.govt.nz 

To be considered for this position at Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade you must be a NZ citizen. 

You must be able to obtain and maintain a Confidential security clearance. Ordinarily, to obtain this level of clearance candidates must have sufficient checkable background in countries where meaningful and reliable checks can be undertaken. Where requisite checks are unable to be made, the candidate application may not be able to be progressed.

Use this online tool to self-check your eligibility for a Confidential clearance. Please note that this tool is not part of the formal security clearance process: http://www.protectivesecurity.govt.nz/eligibility-tool 

If you bring an authentic view of New Zealand's place in the world, we'd love to hear from you!

Applications close at Midnight, Wednesday 9th September 2026

Please note: This is not a Foreign Policy/diplomatic role.  This is a ‘Corporate’ role (known here as a specialist role) based in central Wellington, NZ.

While it is not usual for specialist staff to be ‘posted’ outside of NZ, from time to time a specialist role overseas becomes available at one of our embassies, high commissions, missions or consulates. To be considered for one of these positions you would need to apply and be considered via a competitive recruitment process.

If you do have an interest in an MFAT foreign policy/diplomatic career, you would be welcome to apply for this either via our graduate recruitment or mid-level foreign policy recruitment campaigns.