Executive Assistant to Group Manager (2 roles avai
Tasman District Council
Listing Description
Description
This is not one role, it's two Executive Assistant opportunities, both working closely with Group Managers at the centre of Tasman District Council's work.
If you're an experienced EA who thrives on trust, variety and being genuinely useful, these roles offer the chance to contribute to work that matters, from essential water services to long‑term planning and financial stewardship for the district.
About the roles
We are recruiting two Executive Assistants, each supporting a different Group:
Executive Assistant -Three Waters
Supporting the Group Manager - Three Waters, this role sits within a complex and evolving service area delivering stormwater, water and wastewater services. Ideally you'll have experience working in the civil engineering environments/ You'll be a trusted partner through change, providing high‑quality executive support, coordinating priorities, and helping bring clarity and structure to a fast moving environment focused on critical infrastructure and community outcomes.
Executive Assistant - Strategy & Finance
This role supports the Strategy & Finance Group Manager, enabling them to operate at their best across planning, policy, finance and corporate functions. You'll manage diaries and priorities, triage enquiries, anticipate needs and take initiative, including supporting business improvements, projects and other strategic work that shapes long‑term decision‑making for the Council.
Both roles:
- Act as a key point of contact for the Group
- Work confidently with internal and external stakeholders
- Handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
About you
You're an experienced Executive Assistant (or senior administrator) who brings calm, judgement and a proactive mindset to everything you do. You're organised, adaptable and comfortable working at pace. You are able to shift priorities, anticipate what's needed and make things run smoothly behind the scenes.
You build strong working relationships, communicate clearly and enjoy being relied on. You're practical, solutions focused and take pride in enabling others to do their best work.
Why join Tasman District Council?
You'll be part of a supportive, values driven organisation doing meaningful work for the community. We offer:
- Medical insurance
- A day off on your birthday
- A flexible benefits package - you choose what suits you
- A collaborative, welcoming workplace
This is a great opportunity to step into a role where your skills are trusted, your contribution is visible, and your work genuinely makes a difference.
Interested?
To download the PD, and to apply for this role go to: https://careers.tasman.govt.nz/Vacancies and enter Ref Code 6878564
For more information contact the People and Wellbeing Team on Ph. 03 543 8400.
Applications close 19 April 2026
Application details
Apply now for this role by clicking the APPLY NOW button above.
Tasman District Council
Climate and lifestyle are two of the major factors for people choosing to live and work in the Tasman District.
At the Tasman District Council, we live and breathe our vision, mission and values. We want the Tasman District to be a thriving, vibrant, interactive community where people enjoy a wonderful lifestyle and the natural environment is well cared for. We want to live in a place where we all live and work sustainably, with employment opportunities for everyone, and where residents and visitors can enjoy the stunning natural beauty of our District.
If you love the sunshine and the great outdoors, the Tasman District provides plenty of opportunity for you. From tramping, mountaineering, camping and hunting, through to horse trekking, boating and fishing, you name it, it can be done in Tasman. We also have some of the top mountain bike tracks in the country at your disposal.
With three national parks – Abel Tasman, Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes, and Tasman's Great Taste Trail on your doorstep, there’s plenty of opportunity to explore the best parts of the region. If the outdoors aren’t for you, you can sit back and relax at one of the many great restaurants, wineries, cafes, breweries and bars in the region.
We are a great organisation to work for, passionate about what we do, and full of people who want to make a positive difference. You’ll work with nationally and internationally recognised leaders in many different professions.
As one of the five unitary councils in New Zealand, we combine the work and obligations of a regional council and a district council in one institution. This enables an end-to-end decision-making and project management process.
We have an attractive range of benefits that you're entitled to by joining our team.
We are all one team, working together and sharing our knowledge every step of the way – come and join us!
