Executive Assistant To Rm

Executive Assistant to the Region Manager – Dunedin – Fixed Term (Parental Leave Cover)

• Join a small, agile team that works closely together.
• Work in a dynamic setting where one day is different to the next.
• Salary range $83,155 - $92,394, actual salary dependent on skills and experience

We are looking for a super-sub to hold the fort and maintain an exceptional level of service delivery and support.

Mō tēnei tūranga - about the role
The Executive Assistant (EA) is a 12 Month fixed term April 2025- April 2026. This position will be responsible for providing professional executive administrative services and support to the Region Manager to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Region Manager’s activities and engagements, enabling the Region Manager to perform at an optimum level across all areas of their position.

Ko tāu nā i tēnei tūranga - What you’ll bring to the role:
Your day-to-day work will allow you to use your initiative and judgment to tackle a range of interesting and challenging tasks. This includes:

• The full range of executive support
• Administration, information, and scheduling needs
• Collating and drafting reports
• Supporting the Region Leadership Team and the wider business to assist and manage issues.

To be successful in this role, we expect you will:
Be a team player with previous experience at the senior executive PA or EA level
Have worked within a large complex organisation and/or within the public sector.
Be adept at relationship-building with stakeholders and demonstrating well-developed communication and collaboration skills.
Have excellent time management, attention to detail, and the skills to manage competing priorities
Be proactive and able to make effective recommendations and resolve problems at the senior level.
Have a high level of computer literacy
Be able to manage and work across multiple concurrent work activities

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu? – Why you will enjoy working here
As an employer, Fire and Emergency New Zealand is committed to providing an enjoyable and challenging work environment with a focus on ongoing personal development.

Benefits

• Matched Kiwi Saver employer contributions of up to 6%
• Hybrid working options available
• Life and income protection insurance for eligible employees
• A generous wellness policy

The salary range for this role is $83,155 - $92,394 dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.

Ko wai mātou - who are we?
Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for promoting fire safety, reducing unwanted fires, responding to structure and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance-related incidents, performing rescues, and severe weather/natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.

Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand’s most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.

We Do the Right Thing – Kia Tika
We Serve and Support – Manaakitanga
We Are Better Together – Whanaungatanga
We Strive to Improve – Auahatanga

Ko te tono mai - How to apply:
Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we’d love you to be part of it! We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.

If this fixed term role meets your lifestyle or careers goals, and sounds like you, apply now. To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our FireJobs website.

If you have any specific questions about this role please email nhqjobs@fireandemergency.nz

However please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted.

Applications close 17th February 2024

Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.