Executive Assistant to Director, Transport & Infrastructure

Auckland Council; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Council is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Director of the Transport and Infrastructure Directorate. The role requires exceptional organisation to keep a busy executive environment running smoothly and to prepare the Director with timely information and priorities.

You will manage a dynamic diary, handle confidential information with discretion, and coordinate with senior leaders and a wide range of stakeholders in a fast-paced, political environment.

Qualifications

• Experience providing high-level executive support to senior leaders.
• Ability to manage a dynamic diary and correspondence across a busy directorate.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills with sound judgement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Director's diary, calendar and correspondence.
• Coordinate competing demands and prioritise information for the Director.
• Resolve issues and manage disruptions across the directorate.
• Build and maintain relationships with staff and external stakeholders.

Skills

Diary management

Stakeholder management

Confidentiality & discretion

MS Office suite (Outlook, Word, PowerP

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Auckland Council is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Director of the Transport and Infrastructure Directorate. The role requires exceptional organisation to keep a busy executive environment running smoothly and to prepare the Director with timely information and priorities.

You will manage a dynamic diary, handle confidential information with discretion, and coordinate with senior leaders and a wide range of stakeholders in a fast-paced, political environment.