Now is an exciting time to join Kaipara District Council! As the region undergoes significant growth and development, you'll have the chance to engage in diverse activities while supporting two dedicated executives who are truly passionate about making a positive impact in our community.
Join our supportive and tight-knit organisation!
Supportive team culture, excellent leadership, and a range of well-being initiatives.
Full-time role, based in Mangawhai.
About the opportunity:
This is a busy, interesting and varied role providing comprehensive administrative and executive support to two supportive and collaborative General Managers who are based across our Mangawhai and Dargaville offices.
Day-to-day you will:
Provide administrative and information management support to the GM's including drafting correspondence and coordinating the timely preparation of reports.
Organise meetings, coordinate associated meeting papers, take minutes and follow up on action points.
Provide budgeting and financial support.
Manage the General Managers' calendars and inbox and organise travel and accommodation.
Maintain effective working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
Undertake special projects to support the General Managers where required.
About you:
It goes without saying that you will be self-managing, efficient and detailed, with exceptional organisation skills, loads of initiative, and equal measure of resilience, warmth and good humour. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and always have your finger on the pulse to prioritise competing tasks and deadlines proactively and strategically ensuring a seamless support service.
In addition, you will have:
4+ years' experience in a similar executive support role.
Extensive administration and Microsoft Office suite skills.
Strong written and verbal communication.
A high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
The ability to build and maintain strong relationships at all levels.
What we offer:
Kaipara District Council offers a flexible, supportive, and inclusive team culture within a collaborative environment. We also offer:
Competitive salary, laptop and mobile phone.
An emphasis on career pathways with ongoing professional development, study assistance options, and secondment and promotion opportunities.
1 paid day off per year to volunteer in the Kaipara community.
Staff healthcare, banking and retail discounts.
A culture of health and wellbeing with free EAP services and regular staff wellness initiatives.
Fruit and espresso in the office.
5 weeks Annual Leave after 5 years' service.
About Kaipara District Council (KDC):
Our business is to create a thriving community, where people love to live, work and play. We pride ourselves on making a positive difference and we nurture our people and place by inspiring a vibrant healthy and caring environment with a commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive culture. Our mahi is underpinned by our values of mahi tahi (teamwork), mana (integrity), pono (being trustworthy), whakaute (respect) and mahia te mahi (make it happen).
How to apply:
If you're keen to join a supportive team in an interesting and rewarding role, use the link below to be directed to our Careers Website and apply now!
Please refer to the job description for more information, or contact Kevin Whitehead, People & Capability Advisor at ******.
Please note that the preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including criminal history and policy vetting checks.
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