International and Business Coordinator | Wellington City

Job Description

International & Business Coordinator

Role Type: Permanent, full-time

Location: Wellington

Salary range & band: General Salary Range G: $67,658 to $78,771 depending on skills and experience

About the role - Kōrero mō te Tūranga

This role sits within our International Travel Unit - a small team who provide travel facilitation services and support for MPI staff who are required to travel internationally.   The team takes great pride in providing exceptional customer service – and have lots of fun along the way. 

In this role you will;

• work closely with both our travellers and MPI's external travel provider to obtain quotes, and book flights and accommodation
• facilitate matters relating to passports, security, foreign exchange, devices, cultural protocol advice, safety and wellbeing advice, country and region risks, insurance, expenses and allowances
• facilitate approval processes to ensure that all international travel is carried out in accordance with MPI's policies.

About you - Mōu

To be successful in this role you will have:

• a good knowledge of international travel requirements – previous experience working in the travel industry would be an advantage (but not essential)
• proven experience in the provision of logistical and administrative support
• a very high level of attention to detail
• a strong customer focus
• excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• an unflappable manner with the ability to stay calm and professional under pressure

About the Team – Mō tō mātou Rōpū

This is a Wellington based role reporting to the Manager Business Support, working alongside a collaborative team of International Coordinators, Executive Coordinators and other administrative support staff. We are a closeknit team who work together to provide top-notch customer service – whilst having lots of fun along the way.

While you will be based in the Policy and Trade Business Unit, this role also provides you with the unique opportunity to work across MPI's other Business Units including Biosecurity New Zealand, New Zealand Fisheries, New Zealand Food Safety and Te Uru Rakau.

Policy & Trade are committed to creating an environment that promotes respect, teamwork, and collaboration, to ensure that everyone is contributing to our success and achieving collective goals.

About MPI - Mō te Manatū Ahu Matua

We're passionate about growing prosperity in the sector while ensuring respect for Kaitiaki – guardianship of our natural resources.

Benefits of working at MPI - Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu Matua

• Annual Wellness payment
• Bi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/frames
• Career development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisation

Are you ready to make a difference? - Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake? -
We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whānau and hāpori.

We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities. As an organisation, we are committed to making Manatū Ahu Matua Ministry for Primary Industries a great place to work for all.

In your cover letter we'd like to know about you, your values; your interest and motivations for this role; the abilities, strengths, personal attributes and diverse perspectives you will bring to the role and this organisation, which may have also been gained outside of the workforce.

To view the position description and/or apply online, please click “APPLY” or visit the MPI Careers Site. To apply, you must hold the right to work in New Zealand or be eligible to obtain it – click here to find out more about work visa eligibility and options.

Applications close at 11.59pm on Sunday 15th February

If you have any questions about the role, please email george.mitrakas@mpi.govt.nz 

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