## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role* Gain a wide range of experience working collaboratively with the wider EA team.* Salary range $83,155 - $92,394 (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience* Work in a dynamic setting where one day is different to the next.Stay one step ahead of the Region Manager's needs and keep the region running smoothly through strategic thinking, exceptional communication, and strong relationship‐building.**Mō tēnei tūranga - about the role**As the Executive Assistant (EA), you will provide high‐level executive and administrative support to the Region Manager, ensuring the seamless delivery of daily operations and strategic priorities. This role requires a proactive, forward‐thinking approach — anticipating needs, removing barriers, and enabling the Region Manager to focus on what matters most.**Ko tāu nā i tēnei tūranga - What you'll bring to the role:**You will bring a strategic mindset, excellent judgement, and the confidence to operate at an executive level. You'll be skilled at managing complex information, drafting high‐quality communications, and coordinating the Region Manager's commitments with precision and care.**Key responsibilities include:*** Provide high‐level executive and administrative support to the Region Manager, ensuring the seamless delivery of daily operations and strategic priorities* Managing the preparation, collation, and submission of governance and committee papers* Overseeing the secretariat function for key regional committees, including scheduling, agenda development, and tracking action items* Coordinating complex travel and ensuring all logistical arrangements run smoothly* Building and maintaining strong relationships to support the effective delivery of the Region Manager's work programme**To be successful in this role, we'd expect you will:*** Demonstrate excellent time‐management skills and confidently balance competing priorities* Anticipate challenges and proactively offer solutions aligned with organisational goals* Exercise professionalism, discretion, and sound judgement when handling confidential or sensitive information* Communicate clearly and effectively across multiple channels, adapting your style to suit diverse audiences* Build trusted relationships and influence key stakeholders in a complex political and operational environment* Develop strong relationships and influence key stakeholders in a complex political and business environment.**The salary range for this role is $83,155 - $92,394** **(pro rata), dependent on skills and experience relevant to the role.**Fire and Emergency New Zealand is a Crown Entity responsible for reducing unwanted fires, responding to structural and vegetation fires and other emergencies including motor vehicle crashes, medical emergencies, hazardous substance related incidents, natural disasters, and supporting increased community resilience.Our vision is to build stronger communities and protect what matters most to the people within them. We are proud to be recognised as New Zealand's most trusted public sector agency. Our values reflect what our people believe is core to who we are and the organisation we aspire to be.* *We Do the Right Thing - Kia Tika** *We Serve and Support - Manaakitanga** *We Are Better Together - Whanaungatanga** *We Strive to Improve - Auahatanga***Ko te tono mai - How to apply**:Come join us - we are excited about the future of Fire and Emergency New Zealand, and we'd love you to be part of it! We value diversity as a strength and welcome applicants that can help bring a difference to our organisation.If this sounds like you, apply now. To download a copy of our position description please visit our vacancy page on our FireJobs website.If you have any specific questions about this role, please email: nhqjobs@fireandemergency.nz. Please note, applications sent via email will not be accepted.We will be reviewing applications as they are received and may progress with suitable applicants prior to the application closing date. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible if you are interested in this position.**Applications close Wednesday, 13th May 2026.****Please note: Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory for this role.**| Location: | Canterbury |
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