Executive Assistant

He kōrero mō mātou | About Watercare
 

Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata
When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy

Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $14 billion over the next 10 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $3.8 million every day!

He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role

We are seeking a highly experience Executive Assistant, to provide high‑quality, proactive support to two members of our Executive Leadership Team—ensuring information flows smoothly, priorities are managed, and decisions turn into action.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide high-quality, proactive administrative and executive support
• Own complex diary, meeting schedules and travel arrangements
• Act as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Coordinate events, workshops, forums and functions; prepare papers, proof, format and draft executive‑level documents.
   

Ngā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | About you

We’re seeking someone who builds strong relationships with ease, anticipates needs before they arise, operates with the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion, and brings structure and calm to a dynamic, fast‑paced environment

In this role, you will bring: 

• Proven experience supporting senior executives with high‑calibre secretarial and administrative services
• Strong skills across Word processing, spreadsheets and databases; advanced MS Office (especially Outlook)
• Ability to work at pace, exercise sound judgment, and manage sensitive information
• Strong written communication skills with experience preparing executive-level material
• Able to work to tight deadlines and juggle multiple priorities with composure.

Ngā hua mōu | What's in it for you

We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including:
•    Training and development opportunities
•    Life and income protection insurance plans
•    Generous parental leave
•    Employee discounts at a range of large retailers

Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply

Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - careers.watercare.co.nz.