Executive Assistant to Leadership & Council Support

Northland Regional Council

Whangarei Heads

On-site

NZD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Northland Regional Council in Whangārei is seeking an experienced Personal Administrator to join our Community Resilience team, providing high-level, confidential support to the Group Manager and colleagues. You will manage diaries, co-ordinate workflows, prepare agendas, take minutes, and support council and committee processes, while improving administrative systems.

The role suits a proactive, adaptable professional with Microsoft 365 skills and a solid understanding of local government

Qualifications

Three years or more in a high-level administrative, personal assistant and/or executive assistant role.
Preparation of meeting agendas and minute taking.
Professionalism, integrity and discretion, especially with sensitive information.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and being technically savvy.
Working knowledge of Te Tiriti O Waitangi.
Understanding of local government legislation and experience in a local government environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide end-to-end administrative support to the Group Manager and Community Resilience team.
Coordinate diaries and workflows; triage communications and keep actions on track.
Prepare agenda, take minutes and draft correspondence for council and working parties.
Support group-wide administrative processes and contribute to financial administration.
Identify opportunities to improve systems and ways of working.