• Do you love multi-tasking, using their initiative and building strong relationships?
• Become a valued and trusted partner with senior leaders
• Auckland location

About us | Ko wai mātou

At Waka Kotahi, the NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depends on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. Waka Kotahi has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years time.

The Safety, Health and Environment Group provides our organisation with strategic direction and leadership on creating a safe and sustainable transport system, workplace and contractor health and safety, and our environmental strategy. The group's purpose is leading, designing and enabling change to prevent harm, to people and the planet towards a low carbon, safe and healthy Aotearoa.

As well as stimulating work, we offer a range of benefits including ongoing professional development, the opportunity to work flexibly, 4 weeks annual leave, subsidised health insurance, and an active social club.   For more information check out :https://www.nzta.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits/

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

As the Executive Assistant you will provide professional, timely and accurate executive level support.  In this busy role you will be instrumental in ensuring that the General Manager of our growing Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Group is in the right place at the right time!

This is a varied role and a great opportunity to work with senior level stakeholders, as well as using your initiative to prioritise and identify areas where efficiency could be improved.

We are seeking an EA who is proactive, responsive and able to multi-task and keep up changes.  You will be valued for your pragmatic and collaborative approach, your sense of humour and great interpersonal skills.  

About you | Ko koe tēnei

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Proven experience providing high level support to a GM
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• A track record in providing exceptional day-to-day administrative support including diary management, minute taking and coordination of meetings and travel
• A confident, open and honest approach
• Advanced administration and Microsoft office skills
• Ability to maintain discretion, work to tight deadlines and maintain high levels of accuracy

Applications close | Rā Katinga:  28 February 2021

For a copy of the position description: www.nzta.govt.nz/careers

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

All successfully shortlisted candidates will be sent an invitation to complete a SparkHire video interview This will take no more than 10 minutes. 

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

NZ Transport Agency is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). At the Agency we recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

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EA - PD -Feb 2021.pdf (PDF, 317KB)
Job Specification