Business Support Officer

Business Support (L2) - Governance & Executive Services

• Opportunity for you to be part of our Executive Services Business Support team providing quality services and great customer outcomes
• Fixed term, full-time opportunity until 25 June 2027
• Wellington based, great location opposite the Railway Station

We’re offering great flexibility, support and development opportunities unique to you and your aspirations so that you can bring your whole self to work and thrive with us.

Ara Whiwhi Mahi | The Opportunity

We have a fixed term opportunity for a Business Support (L2) to provide high quality and effective administrative support across the Enterprise & Integrity Services (E&IS) team. In this role you will work closely with our E&IS leaders, team members and Team Lead to deliver a high level of customer focused service.

Mō te tūnga | About the role

You will be organised and efficient with excellent attention to detail, have sound judgement, and will have a genuine interest in making a difference in both small and big picture ways.

In this varied role you will:

• Provide administrative support to our E&IS Leadership Team members including diary management, organising meetings and assisting with events
• Help manage day‑to‑day priorities for leaders, including short‑notice and competing demands to ensure they are successful
• Provide strong administrative support to ensure the smooth running of meetings, capturing key decisions and action points
• Use organisational systems, tools, and internal expertise to deliver accurate and consistent information
• Take ownership of tasks, setting realistic timeframes, and communicating progress clearly
• Contribute positively to team culture through collaboration, integrity, and respect

Mōu | About you

To be successful in this position you will possess some of the following attributes:

• Previous experience working in an administrative or business support role
• Excellent communication skills, organisational and time management skills
• Solutions‑focused, adaptable, and highly organised
• Strong sense of curiosity and an interest in learning new systems and ways of working and feedback
• Take pride in delivering quality work and managing information with care
• A keen understanding of the need for confidentiality and a high level of integrity
• A friendly “can do” attitude and the willingness to pitch in and support the wider team when required
• Value working in a supportive, values‑led environment

Tono mai | Apply here

Please outline in your cover letter and resume how your skills and experience align with the advert and role description. For more information about the role including a copy of the role description, please contact bernie.kymbrekos@ird.govt.nz 

At Inland Revenue, we truly embrace diversity and inclusion and promote a flexible and supportive work environment that meets the needs of our people and business. If you need accessibility assistance at any point in the application process or would like to know more about what accessibility and inclusion means to us, please contact IRDCareers@ird.govt.nz and a member of the team will be in touch.

Applications close at 5pm, Tuesday 15th September

Please note, we'll review applications as they come in and you may hear from us before advertising closes.