Executive Assistant to Senior Leaders | Public Sector

Statistics NZ

Wellington

On-site

NZD 74,000 - 87,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant for a fixed-term role based in our Wellington office. You will work closely with Senior Executives and other EAs to provide operational and secretarial support in a fast-paced public sector environment.

The role requires exceptional organisation, proactive problem solving, and strong relationship-building skills with a wide range of stakeholders.

Qualifications

Proven experience working closely with senior leaders, ideally within the public sector.
Exceptional organisational, coordination, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and ensure activities run smoothly in a fast-paced environment.
Strong relationship-building skills and a customer-focused approach, with the ability to establish credibility and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset, with the initiative to anticipate needs, identify issues, and take action.
Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing priorities, shifting demands, and evolving business needs.
Confidence navigating change and ambiguity, maintaining professionalism and effectiveness while supporting leaders and teams through periods of transition.
A collaborative approach, with a willingness to support colleagues, contribute to team success, and work across different functions to achieve outcomes.