Executive Assistant to Chief Executive - Local Government

Wanganui District Council; Whanganui; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wanganui District Council is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chief Executive in a fast-paced environment, coordinating a broad range of internal and external relationships. You will manage the CE's diary, arrange meetings and logistics, and ensure timely information flows to keep the organisation moving.

With at least five years of experience supporting a senior executive, you will demonstrate discretion, diplomacy, and the ability to prioritise competing demands while

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience supporting a senior executive.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy and changing diary for the CE.
• Coordinate meetings and logistics across the organisation.
• Track actions and follow-ups to keep projects moving.
• Provide the information the CE needs when needed.
• Be a key contact for people seeking the CE’s time or attention.
• Draft high-quality correspondence and communications.
• Build relationships with discretion, diplomacy and good humour.
• Demonstrate sound judgement in a complex government environment.

Skills

Diary management

Meeting coordination

Stakeholder relations

Written communication

Discretion and diplomacy

Prioritisation

Job description

The Wanganui District Council is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Chief Executive in a fast-paced environment, coordinating a broad range of internal and external relationships. You will manage the CE's diary, arrange meetings and logistics, and ensure timely information flows to keep the organisation moving.

With at least five years of experience supporting a senior executive, you will demonstrate discretion, diplomacy, and the ability to prioritise competing demands while