Executive Assistant to GM, Community & Recreation

Waimakariri; Rangiora; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waimakariri District Council in Rangiora is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the General Manager, Community & Recreation. The role is full-time and based on-site in Rangiora, serving a busy leadership group responsible for libraries, parks, aquatic facilities and community facilities.

You will manage a complex diary, coordinate meetings, prepare reports and presentations, build strong relationships and help ensure smooth operations across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting senior leaders in a complex organisation.
• The ability to work at pace and confidently manage competing priorities.
• Strong judgement, initiative and attention to detail.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Experience in local government or the public sector would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Managing a complex and ever-changing diary, inbox and workflow.
• Co-ordinating meetings, agendas, papers and action follow-ups.
• Preparing reports, correspondence and presentations.
• Building strong working relationships across the organisation and wider community.
• Anticipating needs, solving problems and keeping things moving.
• Supporting projects, events and initiatives across the group.
• This role is based in Rangiora and requires a regular on-site presence to effectively support the General Manager and wider leadership team.

Skills

Executive support experience

Ability to manage competing priorities

Strong communication skills

Relationship building

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Waimakariri District Council in Rangiora is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the General Manager, Community & Recreation. The role is full-time and based on-site in Rangiora, serving a busy leadership group responsible for libraries, parks, aquatic facilities and community facilities.

You will manage a complex diary, coordinate meetings, prepare reports and presentations, build strong relationships and help ensure smooth operations across the organisation.