Personal Assistant | Kaiwhina Whaiaro We are seeking two highly motivated Personal Assistants, one to be based in Auckland and the other in Wellington. The successful candidates will demonstrate the enthusiasm and capability required to effectively support 2-3 senior leaders within our science-focused organisation, where we place a strong emphasis on Mori Partnerships. M te Pakihi | About the Company: Manaaki Whenua is New Zealand's Crown Research Institute (CRI) for our land and environment.

We are responsible for supporting Aotearoa New Zealand to develop a sustainable relationship with our land, through the delivery of exceptional science across a wide range of disciplines. On 23 January 2025 the Government announced plans for the future of the New Zealand science system, including the creation of new Public Research Organisations. One of these organisations will be focused on the bioeconomy, bringing Manaaki Whenua together with Plant & Food Research, Scion and AgResearch.

Our work, driving innovation in the sustainable management of terrestrial biodiversity and land resources, is integral to the future success of New Zealand's bioeconomy. While it is known we will transition to the new structure during 2025 and into 2026, we do not have full clarity on the timings at this stage, but we are committed to keeping our people informed as we gain more information. We appreciate this is an unusual situation as you consider employment with us and we encourage you to review information about the changes on the MBIE website.

Krero m te tranga | About the role The purpose of this role is to provide high quality personal assistance to two or three tier 2 leaders, dependant on the candidate and location. You will be a critical part of the teams you will be working with, managing a wide variety of tasks and making a real impact. The Wellington role at our central city corporate office will support our Chief Operating Officer and General Manager - Development, with occasional support for the Chief Executive and Board, while at our research facility in St Johns, Auckland, the role will support the Science Group Manager - Restoring Ecosystems and the Science Group Manager - Land Resources and Climate Change.

One of the appointees will also support our General Manager - Mori Partnerships, so we are looking for someone with the confidence and competency to work with this group, displaying as a minimum, an affinity for tikanga, Te Ao Mori and Te Reo Mori and the ability to display practical experience in these areas. We are flexible regarding whether this candidate is based in Wellington or Auckland. Please indicate your preference for location in your application.

pmanawa | About you You will have proven experience in a senior PA role, with the ability to guide senior managers in their use of time and resources. You will have proven event and diary coordination skills with a high level of attention to detail and the energy and ability to juggle priorities. Yo.