Personal / Executive Assistant to Chief People

6 months ago

Christchurch, 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?**
- ** 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.
- ** Event planning**: Help organise team events, training sessions, and other cool initiatives.
- ** Project support**: Get involved in various HR projects and see how they're making a difference.
- ** 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**:

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

**Why join us?**
- ** Dynamic environment**: Be part of a fast-paced, friendly, and supportive team.
- ** Learning opportunities**: Get firsthand experience in HR and people operations.
- ** 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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