Personal Assistant at New Zealand Transport Agency, Canterbury

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Support Waka Kotahi leaders with administration and minutes-taking, liaise with key stakeholders, manage deadlines and confidential information
• Custom-tailored development plan, flexible hours, hybrid office/WFH
• 4 weeks + 3 days annual leave and 10 days sick leave per year pro-rata
• Fixed term: until 23 December 2022, Christchurch location

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

We have done it again! At Waka Kotahi we are passionate about developing and growing our people along their Career pathway - which is why we are always scouting for new talent replacements who are ready to propel their Career with us!

Are you a Personal Assistant guru looking to take your experience to the next level? Or, an experienced Administrator keen to develop and dive into the PA world? This is an awesome opportunity to bring your PA skills to support two of our fantastic Regional Managers here at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. Personal Assistant's make connections right across the business, with plenty of opportunity for growth and professional development.

Waka Kotahi offer a range of incredible benefits for our employees, including flexible working, insurance benefits, e- bike subsidies and a host of others which can you can check out here https://www.nzta.govt.nz/careers/our-benefits

This is a fast-paced and varied role - you will never be bored! You'll draw on your skills in efficiency, proactivity, organisation, professionalism, communication and confidentiality. If you are an energetic, agile and enthusiastic Administrator - come join our fun, professional and dedicated team!

Ko koe tēnei | About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Proven experience in a senior administration or executive/personal assistance support activities
• Experience in diary and email management for senior managers
• A proven use of initiative skills and experience in planning, prioritising and working under pressure
• Discreet and tactful when dealing with confidential, commercially sensitive and personal work-related information
• Set high standards including accuracy, attention to detail and meeting deadlines
• Continuous improvement ethos, experience looking for and implementing business process improvement
• Collaborative team skills and is skilled at fostering and building relationships
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite

Ko wai mātou | About us

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. The Transport Agency 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.

Our Corporate Support Group provides key specialist corporate functions that are core to enabling Waka Kotahi to run efficiently and to achieve organisational excellence internally and for the land transport system.

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

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

Waka Kotahi 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.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.