Personal / Executive Assistant to Chief People

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

Are you organised, proactive, and ready to dive into the world of people operations? We're on the lookout for a Personal Assistant to support our Chief People Officer (CPO).

This isn't just any PA job - you'll be right at the heart of our team, helping to keep everything running smoothly and making a real impact on our units' success.


What's the role?
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Be the right-hand person: You'll be the go-to for our CPO, managing her schedule, setting up meetings, and keeping her on track.
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Event planning: Help organise team events, training sessions, and other cool initiatives.
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Project support: Get involved in various HR projects and see how they're making a difference.
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Admin superstar: Manage all admin related tasks, handle confidential info with care, and make sure all the little details are sorted.

What we're looking for:

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Great organiser: You love a good to-do list and can juggle tasks like a pro.
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People person: You get along with everyone and have a knack for communication.
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Tech-savvy: Comfortable with Microsoft Office and keen to learn new tools.
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Discreet and reliable: You're trustworthy with sensitive information and always keep things confidential.
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Flexible and proactive: You can adapt on the fly and always think one step ahead.

Why join us?
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Dynamic environment: Be part of a fast-paced, friendly, and supportive team.
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Learning opportunities: Get firsthand experience in HR and people operations.
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Career growth: Plenty of room to grow and develop your career.


Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors.


You will also benefit from:

  • Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities


Flexible working arrangements
  • WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
  • Collaboration exposure to wider areas of the organisation
  • Benefits a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.


Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.


Additional information:

  • Hours of work_ _Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week_


Location_
  • This position is primarily based at the Christchurch City Council Civic Offices_
**_ Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date._

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