Support Officer Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment location Canterbury. $51,323 - $61,528.

Company description MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders.

Job description discover a career with purpose at MBIE. Are you a pro-active individual who thrives on being busy and enjoys being part of a hardworking, diverse office environment. Support operations with administrative and operational services. Career development. Permanent, Full time - Christchurch CBD location. Salary ranges from $51,323 - $61,528, with KiwiSaver and wellness benefits.

About the role we are looking to expand our Support Officer team. Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge. Be part of a fast paced and dynamic team. We are looking for people who are keen to start a new position in May 2023.

We are seeking an exceptional Support Officer to join our amazing team. As a Support Officer, you will support our Immigration Office with administrative and operational support services in accordance with organisational needs. We'd love to hear from self-starters who want to be the best and deliver the best outcomes for New Zealand.

In return we offer regular development & learning. Regular performance reviews. MBIE supports a wide range of flexible working arrangements. Talk to us about what might work for both you and us.

Skills and Experience required customer focused and oriented. An ability to work effectively in a team environment and to prioritise work to achieve team and branch outcomes. An ability to understand and follow technical advice. An ability to learn and navigate new technology. Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Good communication skills. Flexible with working on high caseloads in high pressure situations. Willingness to make a positive difference and continuous process improvements. Comfortable with the use of technology especially within the MS Office applications. A strong moral compass, and be known to act with integrity in all day-to-day activities.

For your application to be considered, and to work for Immigration New Zealand applicants MUST be a New Zealand citizenship or have a New Zealand permanent residency class visa.

About MBIE's goal is to create a resilient and high-performing economy that delivers real and ongoing quality of life for all New Zealanders. We do this by working with others to create an environment that supports businesses to be more productive and internationally competitive, enables all New Zealanders to participate in the economy through improved job opportunities and by working to ensure quality housing is more affordable.

People are at the heart of our mahi, our way of working is guided by our values which shape our behaviours. Our aspirations are echoed in our Maori identity - Hikina Whakatutuki - which broadly means ‘lifting to make successful'.

MBIE recognises the partnership founded under Te Tiriti o Waitangi between Maori and the Crown and is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We will do this through enduring, meaningful and effective partnerships with iwi, Maori, other Maori groups/organisations and the Crown, as this is critical to enable economic and social development, both for Maori and for wider Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to continuing to partner with iwi in order to find new sustainable solutions to address long standing systemic and cross-cutting issues facing Maori and wider Aotearoa New Zealand and we are also committed to identifying opportunities for iwi to lead and creating an enabling environment for iwi to leverage these opportunities.

How to apply click here to view a position description. All applications must be submitted via our online process and include a Cover Letter and CV outlining your interest and suitability for the role.