Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive

This is a senior Executive Assistant role providing high-level, trusted support to the Chief Executive of Tauranga City Council. The role requires sound judgement, political awareness, and the confidence to engage with elected members, senior leaders and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) providing executive-level support to senior leaders, ideally in complex, political or public-facing environments
• Exceptional judgement, discretion and professionalism, with a proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters
• Strong organisational awareness and the ability to anticipate priorities, manage competing demands and add value at an executive level