Personal Assistant

6 months ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

Are you ready to embark on a journey of unparalleled growth and service?

Join an organisation where countless opportunities as a Personal Assistant await.Step into a world of challenge, variety and community focus and elevate your career and make a meaningful impact.

At the Christchurch City Council each day brings new challenges and opportunities to excel, as a Personal Assistant you will be at the forefront of decision making, managing dynamic tasks that demand your thinking and resourcefulness.

It goes without saying that as a PA you'll need to be adaptable and organised to keep one step ahead and ensure that the workflow is well managed. The tasks you'll be undertaking include:

- Proactive diary management and support by aligning scheduling with priorities.
- Informing on priority issues, researching and preparing background information as appropriate.
- Attending meetings and undertaking minute taking on behalf of Managers or the meeting chairperson.
- Building relationships of trust and respect with the Key Stakeholders.
- Dealing with sensitive and confidential information, such as employee records, strategic plans, and organisational changes.

**About you**:
You are someone who can work independently and with initiative, seeking out what needs to be done before you've been asked to do it. You'll be able to jump in and out of tasks as priority demands, work under pressure, and you won't shy away from challenging work. To be successful your experience will include:

- 6 years experience as a Personal Assistant within a large organisation, with at least 3 years providing support to a Senior Manager
- Very high level accuracy in spelling and grammar
- In-depth knowledge of administrative systems and procedures
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in managing senior executive internal relationships in both formal and informal contexts

Elevate your career to new heights, with access to continuous learning, development programs and mentorship, you will gain skills that set you apart in your field. Our commitment to growth ensures you are always ready to face new challenges head on.

If you are ready to unleash your potential and make a meaningful impact - join us today and be part of something exciting, together we will shape a better future for Christchurch.

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.

Feel like you don't meet every single requirement of the job description?

**_ Additional Recruitment Information:_**

**_ Hours of work: Fulltime Permanent opportunities available_**
**_Location: These positions are primarily based at 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch_

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