Senior Executive Assistant

2 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Full time, permanent opportunity
- Hobsonville Point based location, Auckland
- Salary $92,211 + 5 weeks' annual leave and a suite of additional benefits

Mō mātou - Our Organisation
At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.
What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.
We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Ko tā mātou mahi - Our Role
The Urban Development and Delivery (UDD) Group is responsible for delivering Kāinga Ora large scale and complex urban development projects. The team works with a range of partners to provide greater housing options and improved amenities that will make neighbourhoods an even greater place for communities.

The Senior Executive Assistant supports the General Manager UDD, Director - Development and Manager - Advisory Services to ensure oversight and achievement of the Group's initiatives.
The role is a key interface within UDD and will focus on organising the General Manager and Director - Development's workflows to enable them to operate more efficiently. The Senior Executive Assistant will also provide administrative support to the General Manager's direct reports, support the General Manager and Director's key relationships with direct reports, Kāinga Ora senior management and provide general support and administration with ad-hoc projects and general business within UDD.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring
- At least three years prior experience working as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant to a senior manager/executive team member
- Experience in managing complex administrative functions, including review and quality assurance of documents, document management and facilitation
- Organisational skills, especially the ability to multi task and prioritise
- Proven experience and knowledge of computerised financial systems and spreadsheet skills
- Excellent time management, communication and flexibility
- Ability to work as part of a team of support staff
- Strong people skills and an ability to work with a wide range of people
- Initiative, sound judgement and discretion
- Strong capability in Microsoft Office and 365 environment
- A proactive, enthusiastic and energetic approach and an ability to work with a minimum of supervision on a day-to-day basis.

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?
As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance. We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.
Ō Tātou Uara - Our Values
Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day. Our values are:

- Manaakitanga - People at the Heart
- Mahi Tahi - Better Together
- Whanake - Be Bold

Tūhono mai - Join us
Applications close on 9th February 2024
We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation.



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