Personal Assistant

• Be the driving force behind a fast-paced office
• Showcase your organizational prowess
• Become the right-hand support to leadership
   

He angitūtanga: The opportunity 
 

Are you an experienced Personal Assistant/Administrator seeking your next challenge? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy being the first port of call for senior stakeholders and have a relationship-focused approach, we have the perfect position for you.

As a confident Personal Assistant, you will be supporting Managers in fast-paced, often high-priority departments. You will thrive on providing exceptional business support to the senior management, being a valued voice in their leadership teams and building relationships with the wider department kaimahi. Efficient inbox and diary management, coordination of high-level information, and being the trusted, ‘go-to person’ for senior management, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of their work programmes.  

The successful applicant will be a confident professional and someone who is not afraid to softly manoeuvre people to ensure efficiency and get things across the line. Having a sense of humour and a ‘no task too big or small’ approach will see you well in this role. Opportunities to work across different parts of this dynamic organisation await. Bring your expert relationship-building skills, positive can-do attitude and make the role your own!

You will be joining the wider team of approximately 48 specialist Personal Assistants who are the administrative superpower of our organisation. You can expect to enjoy an interesting and fast–paced working environment with the backing of caring and supportive team leaders.  

He kōrero mōu: About you
 
Are you energised by a busy, dynamic, and stimulating environment? Can you effortlessly juggle multiple tasks under pressure? Are you proactive and confident in your ability to know the best course of action to keep your manager on track? We are seeking someone with excellent critical thinking skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a confident approach to work. Your outstanding communication skills across all channels, coupled with your initiative and proactive nature, will set you apart. Collaborative relationships and effective support provision are fundamental to this role.
 
Previous experience in a Personal Assistant or Senior Administration position is a must to ensure you can hit the ground running from day one. 
 
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
 
In return for your hard work, we provide a flexible and supportive work environment, including hybrid working. We are committed to your professional development and offer a wide range of training courses, lunchtime learnings, and collaboration networks. These roles are within interesting areas of our business and offer excellent opportunities for career growth within the Council group.
 
You will also enjoy a vast range of excellent employee benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts, and work under supportive and caring team leaders who take an active interest in your personal growth and career development.  

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

 
Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!

Applications close 26th September 2024

For a copy of the position description, please click here

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.