Description

Type: Fixed Term (30 June 2025)
Hours: Full time
Location: Wellington
Business Group: Charities Services
Branch: Kāwai ke te Iwi / Service Delivery and Operations
Salary: $62,987-$78,384

Working at the Department of Internal Affairs, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of New Zealanders.

In Charities Services we promote trust and confidence in charities, encourage good governance, support charities’ efficiency and effectiveness and require charities to comply with their obligations under the law. Our vision is a well-governed, transparent and thriving charitable sector with strong public support.

The Graduate Charities Regulator role is an entry-level position for a recent graduate. This role is diverse and interesting, ideal for someone with a background in the arts, communication, design, education, or law, looking for a career in regulatory practice. You’ll work with the Capability Team, which provides information and education to the charitable sector. The team organises events, communications, and creates resources to help charities meet their obligations, including webinars, clinics, presentations, and guidance materials. You’ll also assist the Charities Support team, which manages the Charities Register, processes applications and annual returns, and responds to queries from charities and the public.

As our Graduate Charities Regulator, you need to have:

experience and a commitment to providing excellent customer service
excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
thinks creatively and makes a positive contribution to solution development
a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and the ability to contribute to, and support, effective strategies in achieving responsiveness to Māori
a degree in a relevant area such as; the arts, communications, design, education, law. Experience in regulatory practice is desirable.

This role is available for a fixed-term or as a secondment until 30 June 2025.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We recognise a diverse workforce contributes to better business outcomes. We’re committed to creating a workplace where all employees have equal access.

If you’re looking for a new role in a busy, fun and inclusive team, Charities Services could be the place for you.

Job description: Graduate Charities Regulator
Applications close: 5pm, Sunday 12 January 2025
For more information, please contact: Natalie Smith (Capability Team Leader) natalie.smith2@dia.govt.nz (after 7 January)

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Graduate Charities Regulator