Executive Assistant - Inquiry

About Us | Mō mātou 

The Department of Internal Affairs provides administrative assistance to Public and Government Inquiries. These Inquiries can inquire into any matter of public importance or concern to the Government of the day. These could include Royal Commissions, which are appointed by and report to the Governor-General or Government Inquiries which are appointed by and report to a Minister.  Both types of Inquiry have the same legal powers and are supported by Inquiry teams made up of subject matter experts and highly experienced support specialists.  

The role | Te tūnga 

This exciting new fixed term assignment (through to the end of January 2027) is responsible for providing exceptional Executive Secretarial and Board Secretariat support to Members and the Inquiry Leadership team. 

We require a pragmatic and sharp thinker who can see the big picture, connect information quickly, exercise sound judgment in fast-moving situations, and ensure that the Members and Inquiry Leadership team are well-informed and prepared for their planning, decision making and other commitments.  

You will be a confident communicator with the ability to engage with a wide range of senior leaders, other agencies and organisations across the country. Highly organised you will have the ability to anticipate and effectively manage secretariat support while being aware of key priorities and raising risks as they arise. 

What you bring | Nōu te rourou 

• Proven success providing Executive Assistant support to Senior Leaders preferably within the public sector. 
• Sound knowledge and experience with the application of governance frameworks and risk and interest registers.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and negotiate deadlines in the face of competing demands. 
• Exceptional relationship-building skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience in planning, project oversight, and risk management.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, having had experience producing board papers, agenda’s, minutes and action tracking.
• Genuine interest in developing a deeper understanding of the Inquiry responsibilities and activities.

For you | Mōu

At the Department of Internal Affairs, we are committed to offering a collaborative and innovative culture where your perspective and ideas will be welcomed. We want our people to thrive within a culture of best practice, while being able to set and achieve goals and being encouraged to challenge the status quo. 

To learn more about the diverse, important mahi we do at the Department and see why we're a great place to work check out our website https://www.dia.govt.nz/

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The appointing range for this role $81,000 - $100,000. 

To review the full position description, please click here.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

We are unable to accept applications via email. Please click the apply button to submit your application.

We're committed to ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. Please reach out to our recruitment team below if there is any support we can provide to ensure the process is accessible to you.

Applications for this role close Wednesday 20th May 2026. Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.

If you have any questions, please email Jo Attewell - jo.attewell@dia.govt.nz.