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Cook / Chef
Executive Assistant to Chief Officer
Cook / Chef
#797334
Remote / WFH
New Zealand Government
Job Description
A proactive self-starter with proven executive administrative capabilities
Provide support and advice to two Chief Officers
Based at our Petone Office, Wellington
This is a full-time, permanent position of 40 hours per week.
The remuneration range for this role is $74,325 to $104,929 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.
The opportunity
We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide proactive support to the Chief Customer Officer and the Chief Finance Officer. This is a busy role supporting two senior leaders so your professional skills and advice will enable them to perform their responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
Provide executive administrative support to the Chief Customer Officer and the Chief Finance Officer including diary management and correspondence
Proactively plan and schedule meetings, agendas, travel arrangements and events
Develop and maintain effective office procedures, document management systems and reporting
Assis in the planning and execution of group projects
Build collaborative working relationships across the Executive Assistant network, external stakeholders and the wider organisation
About you
As an experienced Executive Assistant, you will thrive in a busy environment, work effortlessly under pressure and manage competing priorities efficiently and professionally. Your administrative, planning and organisational skills will be of the highest calibre in line with the responsibilities of the role.
To be successful in this role you will bring:
an exceptional standard of planning and organising, coupled with administrative excellence and technical expertise
professional relationship management with the ability to build rapport quicky, encompass a collaborative working style with influence and adaptability
proven ability to display discretion, confidentiality and integrity in all interactions
high-level communication skills, excellent written and verbal capabilities
excellence in Microsoft Office suite, including MS Teams, PowerPoint and Excel.
Benefits
At Tiaki Wai, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.
Our benefits include:
flexible working arrangements including up to two days working from home
comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
formal and informal professional development opportunities
five weeks annual leave accrual will be available following two years of continual service.
For a full list of our employee benefits, click here.
About us
Tiaki Wai is a council-owned organisation responsible for managing the delivery of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.
We manage public-owned extensive water infrastructure and oversee the delivery of safe and reliable services for our communities. We focus on long-term investment, asset management, maintenance, and delivering major infrastructure projects that support public health, environmental protection, and regional growth.
Water is a precious taonga. At Tiaki Wai, we put care into every drop and are guided by our values of Integrity, Care, and Leadership. We work directly with water consumers and in partnership with councils and mana whenua to deliver better water outcomes for current and future generations.
Applications close: Monday, 24 August 2026.
How to apply
To view a copy of the position description, click here.
To apply for the role, click on the 'apply' button or visit the Tiaki Wai Careers site, if you are a Tiaki Wai employee please apply using your work email.
For further information, email: JoinUs@tiakiwai.co.nz
Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and ******* testing prior to commencing employment with Tiaki Wai. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.
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Provide support and advice to two Chief Officers
Based at our Petone Office, Wellington
This is a full-time, permanent position of 40 hours per week.
The remuneration range for this role is $74,325 to $104,929 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.
The opportunity
We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide proactive support to the Chief Customer Officer and the Chief Finance Officer. This is a busy role supporting two senior leaders so your professional skills and advice will enable them to perform their responsibilities efficiently and effectively.
Provide executive administrative support to the Chief Customer Officer and the Chief Finance Officer including diary management and correspondence
Proactively plan and schedule meetings, agendas, travel arrangements and events
Develop and maintain effective office procedures, document management systems and reporting
Assis in the planning and execution of group projects
Build collaborative working relationships across the Executive Assistant network, external stakeholders and the wider organisation
About you
As an experienced Executive Assistant, you will thrive in a busy environment, work effortlessly under pressure and manage competing priorities efficiently and professionally. Your administrative, planning and organisational skills will be of the highest calibre in line with the responsibilities of the role.
To be successful in this role you will bring:
an exceptional standard of planning and organising, coupled with administrative excellence and technical expertise
professional relationship management with the ability to build rapport quicky, encompass a collaborative working style with influence and adaptability
proven ability to display discretion, confidentiality and integrity in all interactions
high-level communication skills, excellent written and verbal capabilities
excellence in Microsoft Office suite, including MS Teams, PowerPoint and Excel.
Benefits
At Tiaki Wai, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.
Our benefits include:
flexible working arrangements including up to two days working from home
comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
formal and informal professional development opportunities
five weeks annual leave accrual will be available following two years of continual service.
For a full list of our employee benefits, click here.
About us
Tiaki Wai is a council-owned organisation responsible for managing the delivery of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.
We manage public-owned extensive water infrastructure and oversee the delivery of safe and reliable services for our communities. We focus on long-term investment, asset management, maintenance, and delivering major infrastructure projects that support public health, environmental protection, and regional growth.
Water is a precious taonga. At Tiaki Wai, we put care into every drop and are guided by our values of Integrity, Care, and Leadership. We work directly with water consumers and in partnership with councils and mana whenua to deliver better water outcomes for current and future generations.
Applications close: Monday, 24 August 2026.
How to apply
To view a copy of the position description, click here.
To apply for the role, click on the 'apply' button or visit the Tiaki Wai Careers site, if you are a Tiaki Wai employee please apply using your work email.
For further information, email: JoinUs@tiakiwai.co.nz
Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and ******* testing prior to commencing employment with Tiaki Wai. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.
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