Defence Office Manager

Defence Office Manager

New Zealand Embassy and Mission to the European Union

Brussels, Belgium

We act in the world to build a safer, more prosperous and more sustainable future for New Zealanders.

The New Zealand Defence Attaché Office (NZDAO) facilitates the defence relationship between the New Zealand Defence Force and NATO, the EU and the Defence Forces of Belgium and France. The office is headed by the Defence Attaché and supported by the Defence Office Manager.

Kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

You will be responsible for providing the office management function – including administrative, financial, executive assistance, information management and events coordination services – in a busy multinational military and diplomatic environment.

The appointment range for this role is €56,300 to €59,600 (annual gross, all benefits included) – negotiable depending on experience.

Mā‎ wai te mahi nei? – Who are we looking for?

• Previous administrative experience in a large multifaceted organisation;
• Effective communication skills with English as a working language;
• Good knowledge of French and Dutch would be a definite advantage;
• High level of computer literacy and excellent skills in the Microsoft Office suite of applications;
• Cashbook accounting experience and great time management skills;
• You are a team player who can also work well independently;
• Having a valid Five Eyes security clearance would be an advantage.

You must have the right to live and work in Belgium to apply for this role. The successful applicant will be employed under local terms and conditions. The Mission offers a permanent and full time employment contract (or min 0.8 FTE negotiable).

Why work for us?

We are committed to a focus on leadership, talent, training and development, and flexible work options.

We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and a sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people from a diverse range of backgrounds.

Mō mātou – About us

Our people represent New Zealand on and offshore, and in doing so make New Zealanders safer and more prosperous. By building connections with and influencing other countries and international institutions, we advance New Zealand’s interests and pursue New Zealand’s values. We provide advice to the Government on the implications for New Zealand of what is happening in the world.

Me pēhea te tuku tono – To Apply/Interested?

Download a copy of the position description through our website: https://www.mfat.govt.nz/assets/Defence-OM-position-description.pdf.

To apply, please email your CV and Cover Letter to nzemb.brussels@mfat.govt.nz.

Only applications that have been emailed to the above address will be considered.

The Mission will not be responsible for any costs incurred associated with relocation, accommodation, work permits and visa costs, nor the return of the officer and/or family to their country of origin at the end of the contract.

Applications close at midnight (Belgian time) on 25 September 2024.

Please note: If the successful candidate has worked or lived in New Zealand and are subsequently employed as locally engaged staff in a NZ Government Embassy or High Commission, they may, subject to individual circumstances, have NZ Tax Residency obligations. We advise any applicant, who may be in this situation, to discuss their tax residency status with the NZ Inland Revenue (IRD) and determine any potential personal tax obligations to IRD.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The New Zealand Mission thanks all applicants in advance for their applications and regrets it is not in a position to provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates.