Executive Assistant to CEO

Selwyn District Council

  • Rolleston, Canterbury
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
About the role:You'll work at the heart of the decision-making team of New Zealand's fastest growing district. Supporting our Chief Executive and reporting to our Head of Executive Support and Advisory. You'll take charge of managing the CE schedule, overseeing vital admin tasks, and ensuring everything runs like clockwork.This fast-paced position offers a valuable perspective on Local Government, and an opportunity to work more closely with our wonderful growing community.Some key responsibilities will include:
  • Prioritising and managing the Chief Executive's diary and key engagements
  • Handling complex, confidential administrative and governance tasks with finesse
  • Preparing agendas, organising meetings, and ensuring clear communication flows
  • Arranging the travel, conferences, and events
  • Supporting and coordinating exciting projects
  • Building strong relationships with stakeholders and ensuring smooth interactions
  • Collaborating with our executive team to ensure seamless support across the board
About you:We're on the lookout for a high performing experienced Executive Assistant, that is proactive, organised and detail oriented.As a natural communicator, you're known for your exceptional written and verbal communication skills, you'll be adept at building good relationships with a diverse range of people. Flexible and positive in nature, you will be able to quickly adapt to changing priorities and proactively anticipate the needs of those you are supporting.You will also have:
  • Experience with diary and inbox management, meeting coordination as well as arranging travel and accommodation
  • Excellent digital literacy with proven experience with Microsoft 365, Teams, and the latest Microsoft Office tools.
  • Experience working in fast-paced environments, with incredible organisational and time management skills.
  • Confidence dealing with confidential and sensitive topics with a high level of discretion and professionalism
  • A passion for making a difference in your community
  • An understanding of the local government landscape would be beneficial
What we can offer:
  • Great work-life balance with flexibility
  • Career coaching and development
  • Life insurance
  • Wellbeing and volunteer leave
  • Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
  • Two weeks paid Partners Leave
  • Sick leave from day one
  • Continued KiwiSaver contributions during savings suspension
  • Discounts with local and national businesses
About us:Selwyn is one of the fastest-growing districts in New Zealand. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow.Our head office is based in Rolleston (only 25km from Christchurch), which offers an enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers and hills that make up Canterbury's stunning landscape.Our values are important to us and represent the way we work: · Be a good human · Be brave - Think differently · Better together- Make it happen for Selwyn.We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o WaitangiApplications Close: 17 Sep 2025

Selwyn District Council