Executive Officer

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this newly created permanent fulltime position will provide confidential, executive administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Team of the Hurunui District Council.
The purpose of this role is to provide a range of executive and administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and members of the Executive in three main areas. The role will involve a wide range of duties that include diary management, arranging meetings, managing correspondence and preparing confidential documents, reports, presentations and undertaking special projects as required. Other duties will include managing and co-ordinating purchase orders, investigating best purchasing deals and planning, organising and implementing events such as meetings and business events.
You must be highly competent in the use of computers and common computer software packages. In addition you will possess excellent communication skills - written and oral - and have exceptional customer service skills. Demonstrable excellent time management and prioritisation skills and experience in performing personal assistant duties and administration support at an executive level are further key requirements of the role.
The position is based in our Amberley office, 35 minutes north of Christchurch and the entrance to the Waipara wine growing region and our award winning Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa. No parking or traffic hassles, scenic vistas in abundance, competitive remuneration, flexible employment conditions and friendly, family oriented staff to share your work life.