Executive Assistant

Mō mātou| A story about us
Waikato Waters is a brand-new, publicly owned water utility bringing together water and wastewater services across the Waikato region, built from the ground up to deliver for communities today and for generations to come.
 
Te tūranga | The role
Waikato Waters' Tier 2 leadership team is continuing to be assembled and they need executive support that keeps pace with a fast-moving, newly established organisation. We have one superstar and are searching for her new teammate. Reporting to the Governance & Secretariat Manager, operating as a shared pool across the senior leadership team, managing competing priorities with discretion and always thinking one step ahead are key capabilities, along with a sense of humour and camaraderie.
Ō mahi | What you'll do

• Proactively manage complex, competing calendars across Tier 2 leaders - protecting focus time and aligning schedules to strategic priorities
• Coordinate travel, logistics and high-level engagements
• Manage sensitive and confidential information with absolute discretion
• Continuously improve executive support processes as the organisation grows and evolves

Ō pūkenga | What you'll bring
You're a seasoned EA who has operated at the most senior level - calm under pressure, two steps ahead, and completely trustworthy with sensitive information.

• 8+ years' experience in an executive support role, ideally across multiple senior leaders simultaneously
• Proven ability to manage high-volume, competing priorities without dropping the ball
• High computer literacy across Microsoft Office 365
• The confidence to push back when a leader's diary isn't working

He aha ai mātou | Why join us
Waikato Waters opened its doors on 1 July 2026; we are a start-up that is continuing the forming journey and you'd be part of that. He waka eke noa, we are all in this together. The work is real, the impact is visible, and the team we're assembling is genuinely exceptional. We offer competitive remuneration, health insurance, and hybrid working where the role allows.
Join us and help shape what excellent executive support looks like for our Tier 2 leaders.
 
Me pēhea te tono | How to apply
Applications close 4 November 2026. We'll review applications as they come through and interview accordingly, so apply early to avoid missing out.For a full position description or to request a confidential chat, email our recruitment team at [email protected]. Visit www.waikatowaters.co.nz to learn more about us.