Vacancies
Ever dreamed of living by mountains and sea? Join the small council with the massive challenge!
Our District has been significantly impacted by the recent earthquakes. Right now we've got unique opportunities to live in and re-build a tourist hot-spot, to get stuck-in, to help, to be challenged and grow.
The Kaikoura District Council is considered the smallest Council on mainland NZ (the Chatham Islands Council is the only NZ Council smaller than us). But while our population base (3,621 permanent residents) makes us the ‘smallest', we pride ourselves on our achievements, many of which have left the ‘big' Council's following in our footsteps. We may be small but we're committed to achieving the best outcomes for our residents and visitors. Our Council is a leader in sustainability.
We offer you a place to work in a spectacular district nestled between the mountains and the sea, without any of the hassles of a big city. We are committed to helping staff achieve work/life balance. Suited to people who enjoy the outdoors and marine activities, staff at Council are a social bunch who lead active (but very relaxed!) lifestyles.
Kaikoura has fabulous scenery. Boutique shopping, fishing, diving, cycling, walking, beaches, it is all here to enjoy.
Current Vacancies
Executive Assistant
Needed: an experienced Executive Assistant to become part of our great team. This is a dynamic and varied role with lots of learning opportunities. With a strong eye for detail, you will take pride in your work, be able to work autonomously, make decisions intuitively and have excellent planning and organisational skills.
Applications Close: 31 January 2018
Applications should include a CV and cover letter. Email us to apply or find out more.
Key accountabilities include:
- Diary management
- Providing secretarial support for the Mayor and Council which ensures all statutory functions are met and Council and Committee reports are of a high quality.
- Ensuring the smooth running of the CEO’s office including managing her diary, emails, correspondence, and other administrative tasks.
- Providing high quality administrative and secretarial support for Leadership Team meetings.
- Assisting with HR administration
- Dealing with high level urgent and confidential issues.
- Managing travel and associated requirements in a cost-effective and efficient way
- Full meeting management including agendas, pre-work, catering etc
- Report compilation and completion
- Scheduling and organising meetings, roadshows, workshops and adhoc events
The successful candidate will also have:
- Previous experience working alongside busy senior executives and their teams
- A demonstrated high level of trust and confidentially at all times
- Initiative, the ability to think and act ‘ahead of the curve' and proactively follow up
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to build good rapport with stakeholders
- Experience managing multiple, conflicting priorities and deadlines
- Be comfortable working under pressure in a fast changing, ambiguous environment
- Advanced skills in MS Office
