Senior Executive Assistant
Administrative & Business SupportPosted 19 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Senior Executive Assistant | Wellington | Permanent”
Posted 19 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Senior Executive Assistant | Wellington | Permanent”
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
| Base salary | NZ$90,500 – NZ$110,000 / yr |
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Bring your exceptional organisational skills, sound judgement, and proactive approach to an important Senior Executive Assistant role where no two days are the same.
The Disability Support Services (DSS) Group is responsible for commissioning, funding, and stewarding high-quality services that support disabled people, their families, and whānau.
We’re building leadership and management capacity across our teams to deliver both change and business-as-usual effectively.
We work closely with providers, stakeholders, and communities to ensure services are fair, consistent, transparent and sustainable. With a strong focus on performance monitoring, data, and insights, we’re committed to continuous improvement and evidence-based decision-making.
It’s an exciting time to join DSS as we strengthen our systems and expand our capabilities.
We’re looking for passionate people to help us achieve our goals and make a meaningful impact.
As the Senior Executive Assistant to the Deputy Chief Executive Disability Support Services (DSS), you will provide high‑level executive and administrative support to ensure the smooth and effective running of the DSS group.
This is a busy, trusted role supporting a busy DCE with competing priorities in a complex public sector environment.
You’ll work closely with the wider Leadership Team EA network, collaborating with other senior EAs and contributing to the Ministry’s broader outcomes while supporting a large and demanding work programme.
This is a permanent role and is based in our Wellington office.
Key responsibilities include:
We value diversity and welcome applications from disabled people and those who have lived experience with whānau, or the disability community.
Please contact us if there is any support that we can provide to ensure the recruitment process is accessible to you.
You’re an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast‑paced executive environment and enjoys being a trusted partner to senior leaders. You‘ll also have:
A copy of the position description can be found here. Senior Executive Assistant position description.
The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) is a people-centred organisation. We’re in communities across the motu, working with partners to help New Zealanders be safe, strong and independent.
We provide social policy advice to government, and assistance including income, employment and housing support to people of all ages, families, whānau and communities.
As a Te Tiriti o Waitangi partner, we are committed to supporting and enabling Māori, whānau, hapū, Iwi and communities to realise their own potential and aspirations.
Our people are as diverse as the communities we serve. We care about the wellbeing and success of our people and provide a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can thrive and be who they are.
Before you submit your application, please take a moment to review our guidance to understand how AI can best support your application. Candidate Guidance - Responsible AI use in recruitment
To apply, click the 'Apply Now' button to upload your CV, cover letter and complete the online application form.
Note: Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process. Please highlight how your skills and experience relate to the key responsibilities listed in the position description and job advertisement.
All applications must be made online. If this is not possible or if you have any queries, please contact us at jobs@msd.govt.nz
Internal MSD Employees – please apply through your myHR portal at work. This will ensure that your myHR employee profile is visible as internal candidate.
Joining MSD means being part of a whānau that celebrates the diversity each individual represents.
We show manaaki, we care about the wellbeing and success of people and want everyone to thrive and be who they are in a supportive and inclusive working environment. We work together to make a difference for communities while doing the right thing with integrity. You can find out more about our values here.
If you have any support or accessibility requirements, we encourage you to tell us when you apply so we can assist you through the recruitment process.