Executive Assistant to Executive Director City ..

2 weeks ago


Napier, New Zealand Napier City Council Full time

**Are you resourceful, super organised and love supporting people to be successful?**

Napier City Council has an opportunity for a highly experienced Executive Administrator to join the busy City Strategy Directorate, providing high quality administration support to the Executive Director City Strategy, and supporting key strategic projects and initiatives for the wider directorate.

The role is critical to the smooth operation of the directorate with key responsibilities such as planning, coordinating events; preparing reports, diary and correspondence management; travel and accommodation arrangements. Establishing and growing relationships with relevant stakeholders at Council and in the community is also an important aspect of the role.

To be successful in this role, you will have strong relationship building skills, be comfortable interacting in culturally-appropriate ways with people of all backgrounds, and be willing to participate fully in our close-knit and dynamic team environment. The ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality is a must.

In addition, you will also have excellent attention to detail, possess high personal standards and take pride in your high quality of work. You will also be competent in all aspects of office management, be adept at standard office systems and procedures including electronic document management systems.

**Key requirements of the role**:

- At least 3 - 4 years' experience as a PA/EA to senior management
- Substantial experience in office management systems
- Advanced MS office skills
- Thorough understanding of confidential nature of role
- Good grasp of conflict of interest as it applies to the Directorate and across the wider NCC business
- Experience with governance processes in a political environment

**About Us**

Join the dynamic team at Napier City Council, where we pride ourselves on excellence, integrity, and sustainability, while delivering exceptional customer and community service. As one of Napier's most sought-after employers, we offer more than just a job. How about exclusive retail discounts, discounted medical insurance, and a generous 5 weeks of annual leave after just 2 years of service?

At Napier City Council, we play a vital role in Civil Defence emergencies, and that means everyone on our team may be called upon to support the response. It's an opportunity to make a real difference in our community.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website for a full job description

Job Description - Executive Assistant to Executive Director City Strategy
- Department
- City Strategy
- Locations
- Dunvegan House
- Location Status
- On-site
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time



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