Administrator - Fast track | Wellington

Job Description

• Fixed Term / Secondment until June 2026

This role is a fixed term position in response to increased demand within our high priority work programmes. We are surging in people and resources in response to these priorities.

Mō te tūranga mahi | About the role   

This role supports the Fast-track Approvals Delivery team by coordinating applications and supporting the team with key deadlines and deliverables, from the time of receipt of an application right through to publication of the application related material. This includes managing team email inboxes and the Fast-track Approvals Application Management System to ensure essential information and communications are triaged, managed and shared, enabling the team to comply with statutory obligations. Other duties include liaising with the EPA Fast-track teams for finance and reporting requirements; preparing reporting and taking minutes for various inter-agency meetings; and receipt and logging of official information requests, written parliamentary questions and ministerial correspondence for the team.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience   

• A proactive and positive approach.
• Ability to cope with pressure and meet multiple deadlines.
• Strong communicating and influencing skills.
• Coordination experience in a busy and complex work environment which demonstrates the ability to manage multiple functions/tasks to deadlines.
• Knowledge of or the ability to develop a thorough understanding of Ministry systems, processes and programmes.
• Good written and oral communication skills with attention to detail.
• The ability to deliver, make things happen, and meet deadlines, often under pressure from short timelines.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain good relationships with colleagues in the wider Fast-track team.
• Understanding of the Official Information Act.
• Understanding of government processes and procedures would be an advantage.

Whānuitanga Utu ā-Tau | Salary range  

Salary range for this role is $70,217 to $84,892 pa.  Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.  

Ngā hua ka puta i te mahi ki MfE | Benefits of working at MfE  

• a flexible working approach to embrace a healthy work-life blend 
• agile ways of working, allowing you variety and challenges across the organisation as we work as ‘One MfE' 
• active employee networks including Māori Rōpū, Asian Network, Neurodivergent and Disability Networks, Women's Network, Tagata Moana (Pacific Peoples' Network), and Rainbow Network 
• opportunities for development and education.           

Check out other benefits of joining us and hear what our people say about Working at MfE | Ministry for the Environment.  

Tono ināianei | Apply now  

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submit your CV and cover letter.  Note: your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.     

If you require further information about this position please contact stephanie.frame@mfe.govt.nzxx at xx.  The position description is available via our careers centre www.mfe.govt.nz/jobs.  

We are committed to providing equal opportunities and actively strive to be a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture.  We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.  We are proud to be a Rainbow Tick and Gender Tick certified organisation and are committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.   

We want to ensure any accessibility needs you may have are well supported, so the recruitment process is fair and equitable for all.  Therefore, please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make the recruitment process more accessible to you.  Please contact us at vacancy@mfe.govt.nz if you would like to discuss any accessibility needs you may have.  

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.  

Note: for internal permanent kaimahi who are applying for a secondment, you must speak with your Manager before submitting your application.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:   Monday 20th October 2025