Government Officer — Office of Finance and Internal Services, Atvinnuvegaráðuneytið, Reykjavík
- Location
- Reykjavík, Iceland
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Category
- Administration & Office Support
- Industry
- Administration & Office Support
- Openings
- 1
- Apply by
- 16 Nov 2026
About the role
Atvinnuvegaráðuneytið (Ministry of Industries and Innovation) is seeking a government officer (stjórnarráðsfulltrúi) for the Office of Finance and Internal Services. The ministry handles matters in the fields of fisheries, agriculture, aquaculture, food and food safety, trade, industry, consumer and tourism affairs. The Office of Finance and Internal Services handles tasks concerning, among other things, the finances of policy areas, the ministry's operations, human resources, information dissemination, digital development, document and quality matters, and provides support services to the ministry's specialist offices. The successful candidate is a positive and solution-oriented person who enjoys giving colleagues and the ministry's stakeholders good service and support for various tasks under the office. It is desirable that the person can start as soon as possible. Pay is set under the current collective agreement made by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and the relevant trade union, as stated in the official listing; no fixed salary amount is stated. Applications must be accompanied by a CV and a cover letter in Icelandic explaining the reason for the application and how the applicant meets the competence requirements. Applications may remain valid for six months from the application deadline, people of all genders are encouraged to apply, and all applications are answered once the hiring decision is taken. Applications close on 16 November 2026.
Responsibilities
- Registration, processing and handling of cases - Document management, completion and assistance with records management - Participation in training and advice to staff, including on document matters - General office work and service - Reception of guests and assistance with meetings and events - Involvement in other office tasks as needed
Requirements
Relevant practical education that is useful for the job (Viðeigandi hagnýt menntun sem nýtist í starfi). Knowledge and experience of archiving and document matters is an advantage. Knowledge of the GoPro document storage system is an advantage. Very good communication skills, flexibility and excellent service orientation. Good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office 365. Punctuality and independent working methods. Interest in using artificial intelligence and digital solutions is an advantage. Initiative, drive and positivity. Good command of Icelandic and English (Gott vald á íslensku og ensku).
How to apply
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- You are taken to Atvinnuvegaráðuneytið’s own application page to send your application.
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