We are looking for a highly organised, customer focused Business Support Assistant to work closely with our suppliers to provide excellent building and facilities services to ensure our people have a great place to work. This is a permanent position based in our Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington) office.
This is an entry-level role that would suit someone looking to gain administration experience in an office environment.
Mo te turanga | About the role
As the friendly face of the Facilities team in our Wellington Office, you'll expertly coordinate and deliver a fantastic service to ensure the office is running smoothly. You will provide administrative support to the team and the wider Organisation Performance and Enablement branch, as well as have the opportunity to assist and/or lead on specific tasks for Business Support and Facilities projects. You'll be reporting to a supportive and knowledgeable Facilities Manager and be a valued member of the small but mighty Facilities team.
Your day-to-day responsibilities would include:
- Liaising with the landlord and contractors to coordinate maintenance and repairs
- Resolving issues raised by staff in the service portal in a timely manner
- Keeping supplies topped up and ordering stock as required
- Issuing and monitoring staff access cards
- Collecting and distributing mail
This role would suit someone who is looking for autonomy to complete your responsibilities, customise your workflow and improve processes. You'll be joining an inclusive and supportive team and become part of an organisation of likeminded people who share the collective goal of making New Zealanders better off.
The indicative salary range for this role is $59,652 to $67,751 plus 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects their individual skills, experience, and internal relativities across the organisation.
He korero mou | About you
We are looking for a person who loves to be on the go, has excellent customer service skills and the ability to deal professionally with a wide range of people (both internal and external stakeholders).
We are looking for someone who has:
- Frontline/customer service experience
- Good time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload
- Pro-active and solutions focussed attitude
- Ability to use your initiative and make sound decisions
Read more about the skills, experience and knowledge required for this position in the position description. If you are applying via SEEK, by clicking Apply Now you will be redirected to our careers page where you can access our position description.
Te wahi mahi | Working here
We're friendly and collaborative and enjoy contributing to our shared vision of making New Zealanders better off and are committed to our people's wellbeing. Our flexible working options are key to supporting that goal and our people have the technology they need to make it happen. Our environment is inclusive, and our people know they are free to be their authentic selves at work and structure the way they work to suit their lifestyle.
Click here to find out more about benefits and life here at Te Komihana Tauhokohoko | The Commerce Commission.
Ka pehea te tono mai | How to apply
If you want to contribute to our vision to make New Zealanders better off, please click 'Apply for this job' below. You will need to complete an online application form and upload your CV and Cover Letter outlining your motivation for applying for this role and the skills and experience you bring.
For any queries contact Lisa Weimann on 04 472 2038. Closing date for applications: Tuesday, 1 July 2025.
Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don't match the job description criteria exactly. If you're excited about this role and think you have what it takes, but your experience doesn't align 100%, we still want to hear from you and would encourage you to apply.
Our recruitment process is fair, inclusive and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly for them. We are an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and the contribution every one of our people makes to our culture. Put simply - you can be yourself here.
