Executive Assistant

Location: Kāpiti Coast, New Zealand
Rate: Competitive Hourly Rate + 8% Holiday Pay Duration: Temporary (Initial 4-week assignment, with potential extension)
Shift: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (potential overtime)
Start Date: ASAP ​
About the Role
Are you an accomplished Executive Assistant or Executive Officer who thrives in a fast-paced environment where your initiative and sound judgement truly matter? We are currently seeking a proactive, sharp administrator to step into a high-visibility temporary role within the local government sector. Supporting both the General Counsel directly and a dedicated, welcoming team of nine, this position offers the perfect blend of high-level administrative support, operational logistics, and legal governance exposure.​

In this role, you will be the administrative anchor for the department, keeping daily operations running seamlessly while taking ownership of crucial ad-hoc tasks and projects. The culture here is centered around collaboration, hard work, and mutual support - you'll be joining a warm, tight-knit group of professionals who value strong communication, high standards, and a shared sense of purpose.

If you are looking for a rewarding temporary contract where you can demonstrate your value immediately and support a crucial public sector team, this is your chance to make an impact.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide seamless, high-level administrative and operational support directly to the General Counsel and the wider team of nine.
• Act as a reliable soundboard and decision-maker, exercising sound judgement to resolve daily administrative challenges independently.
• Manage busy schedules, prioritize incoming requests, and coordinate internal and external communications efficiently.
• Assist with governance and legal documentation, ensuring files, records, and workflows are kept accurate and up to date.
• Pick up ad-hoc operational tasks and special project work quickly to support team delivery deadlines.
• Maintain smooth daily office workflows during standard operational hours (8:30 AM - 5:00 PM), stepping up when occasional overtime support is required.

What You'll Bring

• Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet tight deadlines.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the professional poise to liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• High level of personal accountability, initiative, and the confidence to make sound, independent judgement calls.
• Ability to pick up new software, administrative processes, and complex subject matter rapidly.
• A collaborative, positive team mindset that aligns with a hard-working, supportive workplace culture.

Preferred Experience

• Previous administrative or EA experience within local or central government sectors.
• Background in legal support, governance, or handling confidential legal documentation.

How to Apply
If you are available immediately and ready to bring your executive support skills to a rewarding public sector environment, we want to hear from you. Apply today with your CV, as virtual interviews are being scheduled immediately!

At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.