Here at Whangārei District Council we take genuine pride in having one of New Zealand's most welcoming and supportive work environments. Satisfaction comes from knowing we make a difference with the work we do and while our organisation is small enough for independent work to be valued, it's also big enough to make an impact within our community. With a growing population and new developments in our district this is an exciting time to work here.

As one of our amazing Executive Assistants heads off to pastures new we're looking for a highly experienced administrator to take her place. As EA to the General Manager - Corporate the successful candidate will be capable of providing comprehensive executive support and have held a similar role or be able to demonstrate a high level of transferable skills which would support outstanding performance in the role.

Responsibilities include prioritising, co-ordinating and managing commitments for the General Manager and other Leadership Team or Departmental Managers as required, as well as undertaking group projects and reporting. You will also be required to co-ordinate agendas for the department and provide meeting and administrative assistance to ensure alignment of meeting schedules, agenda items, priorities and deliverables across the group and wider organisation.

To be successful in being considered for this position we're looking for candidates that are able to demonstrate the following:

• Excellent multi-tasking and administrative skills
• Strong experience in a personal assistant role supporting a senior executive
• High proficiency at diary management and scheduling
• Discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to effectively prioritise workloads to meet tight deadlines
• Strong IT skills in a variety of software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite 
• Ability to act on own initiative as required
• Flexibility to deal with fluctuating demands
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.

At Whangārei District Council we take our reputation as a lifestyle destination seriously and consider a range of flexible working and work/life balance options for those that want to work in a professional and progressive environment while still having the time to take advantage of everything our district offers.

In addition, our employment package includes Health Insurance, Life Insurance, payment of a professional membership, continuous development opportunities and an active social club plus much more.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the People and Capability team on (09) 430 4200 or 0800 932 463.