Executive Assistant to Chief Financial Officer

Dunedin City Council; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Dunedin seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Chief Financial Officer. The successful candidate will manage calendars, prepare financial reports, and help with analytical tasks in a dynamic finance environment. A qualification in Accounting or Finance with advanced organizational skills is essential. Benefits include 5 weeks of annual leave and supportive team culture.

Benefits

5 weeks annual leave

Paid parental leave

Superannuation benefits

Free annual flu vaccinations

Eye checks every 2 years

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and anticipate the CFO's needs.
• Sound knowledge of accounting.
• Experience liaising with staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CFO's calendar and screen emails and calls.
• Prepare and peer review financial reports.
• Support the Finance team with research and analysis.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication skills

Time management

Confidentiality

Education

Qualification in Accounting and/or Finance

Job description

The Dunedin City Council (DCC) takes great pride in delivering a broad range of services to the communities of this unique and fascinating city. From our roads to recycling, public libraries and pools, water supply to walking tracks, and everything in between, DCC's people are talented and committed to serving their city.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to join our inclusive and professional team at DCC to help make a difference for Ōtepoti Dunedin.

Supporting the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), this role will enable them to carry out their responsibilities effectively, as well as providing support across the wider Finance team. This is a varied role where the successful applicant will thrive in an environment which will include EA responsibilities, such as calendar management and generalist support, as well as assisting with research and analysis within the wider Finance function.

Generalist duties include: Diary management, along with screening e-mails and phone calls. You'll have the skillset and capability required for managing workload priorities, while exercising discretion and maintaining high levels of confidentiality.

Financial Project support: Prepare and / or peer review financial reports, inform on priority issues, researching and preparing background information as appropriate.

You will draw on your proven experience and transferable skill set to demonstrate:

• A qualification in Accounting and /or Finance
• A sound knowledge of accounting.
• Experience liaising with staff at all levels of the organisation, as well as elected representatives and external stakeholders
• Experience in providing support to a senior leader ensuring key strategic and operational meetings are prioritised and supporting documentation is provided well in advance
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, anticipating the CFO's needs ahead of time, while ensuring work is produced accurately and to a high standard
• Excellent verbal communication skills combined with equally impressive time management abilities.

Though not essential, it would be beneficial to have previous experience working in a Finance or Accounting support position.

What we offer:

• Permanent, full time (37.5 hrs pw) opportunity
• 5 weeks annual leave + additional long service leave after qualifying periods
• Parental leave benefits, including paid partner's leave
• Superannuation (after 6 months of service) + free annual flu vaccinations and eye checks every 2 years
• Supportive team environment
• More information of our benefits can be found here DCC careers | Benefits

The DCC is committed to the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and our work serving the citizens of Dunedin will reflect this.

How to Apply

If this exciting opportunity sounds like you and you would enjoy supporting DCC to deliver value to our communities, we look forward to hearing from you.

You can learn more about this role by clicking on the 'apply now' button or by visiting www.dcc.jobs website.

Applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and suitable candidates may be progressed through the recruitment prior to the closing date.

Job Details

Reference #8301

Posted on 06 Oct 2025

Closes on 19 Oct 2025 23:55

Location(s) Civic Centre

Expertise Administration, Finance

Work type(s) Permanent Full Time

Benefits

Salary/Compensation

Additional superannuation

Career development

Secondment and promotion opportunities

Work/Life balance

Five weeks annual leave, additional paid parental leave, wellbeing support

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