At the Otago Regional Council (ORC), our mission is protecting, connecting and enhancing Otago's environment, now and for the future - Mou, moku, mo tatou, For you, for me, for us. To be sure we can deliver on our responsibilities, we are evolving as an organisation, and we're not overstating when we say we have some really big targets to reach. We need the right people, in the right roles, to help us to get there.

We think Otago's a pretty special place. It covers a vast area - the third largest local government region in New Zealand. Those who call Otago home enjoy access to mountains, coastal lowlands, dramatic rivers, and wild beaches. Our environment here is part of who we are, and at ORC, we work each day to look after it.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to the General Manager Strategy and Customer and General Manager Planning and Transport to join our Business Support team on a permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week) basis, in our busy Dunedin office. In this role you will be providing executive business support to two General Managers, their leadership teams and directorates and supporting their needs with a strong focus on service and proactivity. This role is part of the Otago Regional Council’s Business Support Team.

As an Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring GM activities and responsibilities are completed in a timely and efficient way
• Developing and maintaining relationships that contribute to effective business delivery for GMs and the wider ELT demonstrating high levels of collaboration and proactive service delivery
• Ensuring documentation is prepared to agreed standards and filed appropriately in accordance with legislative requirements and internal policies and systems
• Travel and event management is completed efficiently and on time
• Supporting GMs to meet their financial obligations

If you are keen to support two directorates and can align your skills and experience, this is the role for you!

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• NCEA Level 2 English and Maths
• Experience working with senior leadership teams in a similar senior level role
• Experience in office management, technology and systems
• Ability to prioritise workloads and negotiate deadlines in the face of competing demands
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills
• Possess judgment, tact, confidentiality and integrity

A full job description can be found here - ORC PD Executive Assistant - (1) (1).docx

What we offer

We recognise and celebrate diversity within Team ORC and are committed to providing a work environment that supports inclusion and equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from anyone who will live our values of MANA- We influence with respect and integrity, TIKA- We do the right thing and do things right and AROHA- We show that that we care.

To support our diverse and capable team, we're pleased to offer enhanced benefits such as:

• Flexible work opportunities
• Life Insurance
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Superannuation
• An annual wellbeing programme
• Competitive remuneration packages
• Development opportunities

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application, including your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the person for this role via the Apply button.

Please note. We don't always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering and interviewing candidates as their applications are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

At ORC, we value diversity, and the different strengths people bring. We can provide flexible recruitment options such as virtual interviews, online kōrero, or whānau-inclusive interviews. If you would like to have whānau support with you during your interview, just let us know—we welcome it!

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All candidates require the right to work in New Zealand.

Applications close: Thursday 29 January 2026

For further information, please contact human.resources@orc.govt.nz