Executive Assistant - Customer and Corporate Services

Mō te tūranga | About the role

• Provide executive support to the Director and senior leadership team (SLT).
• Manage complex diary scheduling and meeting coordination.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Support governance-related activities and communication.
• Maintain accurate records and manage directorate documentation.
• Prioritise objectives to meet organisational needs.

Mō te tangata | About you

• Experienced in executive support and office coordination.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.
• Collaborative and proactive approach.

Mō ngā pūkenga | Qualifications and experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification.
• Minimum 5 years proven experience in executive support roles.
• Skilled in diary management and governance support.
• Experience in local government or the public sector is desirable, but not essential.

Mō te tīma | About the team

• Work closely with the Customer and Corporate Services Director and SLT.
• The directorate comprises of Communications and Marketing, Finance, IT, Customer Experience, and Business Services.
• Be a key connector across a collaborative and high-performing directorate

Mō mātou | About us

• We work hard to care for the mighty Waikato, so current and future generations will benefit from a healthy environment, strong economy, and vibrant communities.
• Our mahi is as diverse as the region we care for and the people who share it. Our work helps look after our region's water, soil, air, geothermal areas and coasts - so we can all enjoy these precious resources for generations to come.
• Customers sit at the heart of everything we do, and all staff have an important role to play in the delivery of exceptional customer service.
• If you’d like to understand more about what we do please click here The work we do | Waikato Regional Council.
• By partnering with iwi and working with many others in our communities, our collective kaitiakitanga will make the Waikato region even better. Together, we’ll create a sustainable future that will make a positive difference to people’s lives.

Mō te tuku tono | How to apply

• Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and this role will close on Wednesday 19 November 2025.
• For a copy of the role description, please click here.
• If you have any questions about the role, please contact
• Please click ‘apply’ and include your CV & cover letter as a PDF. Apply now!

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