Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive
Job No:
ADC103
Location:
Ashburton
- Part-time opportunity (min. 25 hours per week) within a community and people focused organisation.
- Modern, state of the art office in central location.
- A busy and varied role with great staff benefits
What the job involves - Āu Mahi
In this pivotal role you will deliver professional, proactive executive and administration support for the Chief Executive and Governance team.
You will be highly organised, enthusiastic, and detail‑oriented, with the ability to confidently manage competing priorities. In addition to core Executive Assistant responsibilities, you will work closely with elected members by preparing agendas and taking minutes for assigned committees.
For further details, please refer to the position description.
Who we are looking for - Mōu
You are a confident, discreet professional with sound judgement and a genuine interest in local government and how it operates. You take pride in delivering high‑quality support and building trusted working relationships.
You will bring:
- Exceptional organisation and time management skills
- Strong written communication and attention to detail
- A proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- A commitment to delivering excellent service to both internal and external stakeholders
What we can offer you - He aha ngā hua ki a koe
- Great organisational culture and a supportive team environment.
- A diverse role where no two days are the same
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Health, wellness and service recognition benefits.
- Birthday leave and the ability to purchase additional leave.
About us - Mahi Ngātahi
We are proud to provide services and support to one of New Zealand’s fastest growing and thriving communities. We have a diverse and passionate workforce of over 300 employees spanning all Council activities and we are dedicated to delivering only the best to our community. Our district promises lifestyle plus – perfect for you and your family – and with Mt Hutt and Lake Hood right on your doorstep, the opportunity for adventure is endless!
We don’t believe there should be any reason stopping you from applying for this role, but if you are still a bit hesitant why not watch our recruitment video to see what Ashburton District Council can offer you!
If this sounds like your ideal role, then we’d love to hear from you. Applications close 19 April 2026, for a confidential chat you can contact the P&C Manager, Katie Perry, on 021 2611 277.
