Executive Assistant
2 days ago
The Opportunity We are currently looking for an experienced Executive Assistant that is comfortable supporting senior leaders to accurately and timely meet their objectives through diligent administrative support.
As the Executive Assistant to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), your role will include:
Diary management and scheduling by organisational priorityCoordinating meetings and events, including travel, catering, and accommodationIdentifying the needs of scheduled events (e.g., display and IT needs)Preparing documentation to support the COO, including reviewing briefs and agendasBuilding relationships across various business groups and with key external stakeholdersFinancial and general administrative duties such as raising purchase ordersContinuous improvement across our processes and administrative functionsLiaising with external committees, boards, and stakeholder groups and supporting duties of the Executive Assistant to the CE from time to timeAbout You To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Previous Executive Assistant experience within a similar industry at an executive levelProven experience in prioritising workloads and improving processesStrong Microsoft Office and business application experience such as content management systemsAbility to identify organisational risk and adequately brief senior leadersKnowledge of committees, boards, and local government governance structuresAbility to build strong relationshipsExperience coordinating business eventsThis role will suit an individual with strong business and organisational acumen who can identify areas to support a chief officer in their day-to-day activities and prioritise effectively.
About Us Wellington Water is the Wellington region's professional water services provider.
We are 100 percent council owned and funded by Wellington City, Hutt City, Porirua City, and Upper Hutt City councils, Greater Wellington Regional Council, and South Wairarapa District Council.
The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart.
Every day our people come to work and strive to deliver services and manage infrastructure in a way that provides the best outcomes for our communities and our environment.
Benefits At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities.
We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.
Our benefits include:
Flexible working arrangements, including up to 2 days working from homeComprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annuallyFormal and informal professional development opportunities5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual serviceFor a full list of our employee benefits, click here.
Applications close: Tuesday 25th February 2025 How To Apply To apply for the role, click on the "apply" button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site.
All applicants must hold the right to work in New Zealand to be considered.
Click here to view our position description or for further information, email: ****** Applicants will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water.
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