Executive Assistant Wellington Water New Zealand

Ready to be the go-to person keeping Wellington Water’s bigwigs on track? Wellington Water in Petone, NZ, is on the hunt for a full-time Executive Assistant to support their Chief Corporate Services Officer. You’ll earn around NZD 39.19 per hour (based on a midpoint annual salary of NZD 81,515, including KiwiSaver), with the flexibility to work from home up to two days a week. Picture yourself juggling diaries, setting up meetings in Petone’s waterfront offices, or whipping up sharp reports for council big shots. You’ll need solid EA experience and ninja-level organization skills. This gig’s for switched-on folks who love a busy vibe, thrive on teamwork, and want to make a splash in water services for Wellington’s communities.

About Company

Wellington Water, a council-owned outfit with 51 to 200 staff, keeps the region’s water flowing—think drinking water, stormwater, and wastewater for Wellington, Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt, and South Wairarapa. Based in Petone, they’re all about smart solutions and caring for the environment, making sure every tap and drain works like a charm. Visit www.wellingtonwater.co.nz for the full scoop. They’re big on community, diversity, and giving their team room to grow in a fun, flexible workplace.

Job Title

Executive Assistant

Responsibilities

• Run the Chief Corporate Services Officer’s calendar like a pro, dodging clashes for meetings near Petone’s beachfront.
• Set up events, like booking a cozy café for a council catch-up or arranging flights for a team pow-wow.
• Prep slick documents—think agendas or briefings—for big-deal board meetings.
• Build tight connections with internal crews and external folks like council reps.
• Handle the nitty-gritty, like raising purchase orders for office supplies or travel costs.
• Step in to help the Chief Executive’s assistant when things get hectic.
• Spot ways to streamline admin tasks, making life easier for everyone.
• Keep records spick-and-span for compliance, no loose ends.
• Chat with external boards or stakeholders, keeping things friendly and professional.
• Flag risks, like a missed deadline, and brief the boss to stay ahead.

Requirements

Education

No degree needed, but admin or business qualifications are a plus.

Experience

Proven time as an executive assistant, ideally in a similar field like utilities or government.

Skills

• Killer organizer, juggling schedules and tasks without breaking a sweat.
• Ace with Microsoft Office and systems like content management tools.
• Smooth talker for networking with teams and stakeholders.
• Sharp at spotting risks and briefing bosses to keep things on track.
• Cool under pressure, handling busy days with a smile.
• Discreet for dealing with sensitive info like budgets or plans.

Knowledge

• Know-how of local government or boardroom workings.
• Basics of financial admin, like purchase orders.
• Sense of coordinating events, from IT setup to catering.
• Insight into improving processes for smoother days.
• Familiar with stakeholder relations in corporate settings.
• Grasp of keeping records tight for compliance.

Applicant Location

This job’s hybrid in Petone, Wellington, New Zealand, with up to 2 days working from home. You need NZ work rights.

Application Procedure

To apply, download the Job Info app from the Google Play Store. Use the app to complete your application and submit it for this role.

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