Business Service Coordinator – Whanganui – Fixed Term

Mō tēnei tūranga - About the role District teams require a variety of day-to-day administrative support to Career, Volunteers, District Leadership and Community Risk Management teams. We have an exciting opening for an energetic, and organised Business Services Coordinator to join our team in Whanganui. Reporting to the Business Service Team Leader, you'll be part of a team committed to delivering outstanding administrative support, which includes: Provide administrative support to various internal functions and groups Internal communications Support Business process improvement General office administrative duties Minute taking and meeting administration This is a fixed term position start ASAP until 23rd December 2026. Ko tāu nā i tēnei tūranga - What you’ll bring to the role You will be a highly motivated individual with a proactive and helpful approach to improving business processes within the organisation. As a team player, you will bring your engaging personality, exceptional communication skills, and innovative ideas to the role. You’ll enjoy working as part of a team and are comfortable managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment. You will also be comfortable working with our diverse range of people across the organisation. To be successful in this role, we’d expect you will: Highly effective time management and prioritisation skills The ability to work effectively in an environment where priorities frequently change Tech-savvy including competency across the MS Office suite of applications Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Have a high level of attention to detail A collaborative, customer focused approach with a positive can-do attitude The ability to remain calm, flexible, and solutions-focused under pressure Work as an effective and collaborative team member Success in this role requires accuracy, communication and a flexible mindset – someone with the ability to adapt to changing priorities is essential in this role. He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu? – Why you will enjoy working here? As an employer, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is committed to providing an enjoyable and challenging work environment with a focus on ongoing personal development. The salary range for this role is $61,106 - $67,895 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role. Ko wai mātou - Who are we? Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience. Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand’s most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be. • We Do the Right Thing – Kia Tika • We Serve and Support – Manaakitanga • We Are Better Together – Whanaungatanga • We Strive to Improve – Auahatanga Ko te tono mai - How to apply: Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we’d love you to be part of it! We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation. If this sounds like you, apply now. To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our FireJobs website. If you have any specific questions about this role, please email nhqjobs@fireandemergency.nz . However, please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted. Applications close 7th September 2026 Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.