Senior Executive Support Officer

Here at South Waikato District Council, the community is at the heart of our priorities because we are an integral part of it. Our district provides accessible living, educational choices, breathtaking scenery, and a community that takes pride in its warmth and friendliness.

We are looking for a Senior Executive Support Officer to provide high-level, proactive and confidential administrative support to our Mayor, Chief Executive and Executive Leadership Team (ELT). In this role, you will be essential to the smooth running of executive operations, ensuring priorities are managed, information flows smoothly and leaders are fully supported. Your work will directly enable strategic decision-making and help our executives focus on achieving organisational outcomes.

The Senior Executive Support Officer will:

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• Provide confidential executive support to the Mayor, Chief Executive and ELT.
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• Manage complex diaries and meeting schedules.
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• Arrange travel logistics in compliance with organisational policies.
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• Maintain accurate records and securely manage sensitive information.
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• Act as a key contact between executive leaders and stakeholders.\n
• Track executive actions and commitments for follow-through.
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• Support reporting requirements and identify process improvement opportunities.
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To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone with:

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• Proven experience with providing senior-level executive support.
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• Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail.
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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• Ability to navigate high-pressure environments calmly.
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• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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• Familiarity with local government processes, frameworks and the relevant legislation.
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Outside of work benefits, we also offer:

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• Free flu vaccinations
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• Subsidised skin‑checks and eye tests
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• Free parking
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• Discounts at our leisure pool facilities
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• Ongoing training and development
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• And much more!
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This is a permanent full-time role based in Tokoroa.

Please also note that you must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.