Management Support Officer, Noumea (one year fixed term position)

The New Zealand Consulate-General in Noumea is looking to recruit a Management Support Officer to join our team of local support staff. The position involves providing administrative and technical support to this small office.

Applicants will preferably have a tertiary qualification and should have at least 5 years administrative/clerical work experience. Good communication skills (oral and written) in both French and English are required.

We are looking for someone who is a team player and self starter who has:

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage conflicting priorities and work to tight deadlines
• Successful experience in dealing with a wide range of administrative office procedures
• A comprehensive working knowledge of Microsoft office applications
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High level of initiative and good judgement

This role is employed by the New Zealand Consulate-General in Noumea and with terms and conditions being set in accordance with local employment requirements.  If appointed from outside New Caledonia, the successful applicant will be responsible for their own relocation costs to Noumea and their own living costs once there. 

You must be a New Zealand citizen and able to gain and maintain a New Zealand Government Security Clearance.

A full job description and application form is available on the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade website, www.mfat.govt.nz.

Applications will only be accepted via the Ministry website.

Applications close on 28 October 2011.