Northland Regional Council’s role is to care for and protect Taitokerau Northland's environment and communities. Does that resonate with you? 

Ko te aha ā mātou mahi?  / What work do we do?

We’re focused on creating a healthy environment, strong economy and resilient communities - matching our skills and resources with the vision and aspirations of our people. Our mahi involves working in partnership with tāngata whenua and our communities to protect and care for our waters, land, air and native life, while building our region’s resilience and adapting to a changing climate. When you join us, you’re part of something bigger- helping Taitokerau thrive for generations to come. 

Toitū te whenua, toitū te moana, toitū te tangata. If the land is well, if the sea is well, the people will thrive.    

Te āheinga / The opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Personal Administrator to join our Community Resilience team, providing high-level, professional and confidential support to the Group Manager and wider team. Acting as a trusted conduit between leadership, staff and elected members, you will play a pivotal role in managing priorities, coordinating workflows, and ensuring the smooth running of a dynamic and purpose-driven group. You’ll use your initiative and sound judgement to anticipate needs, triage communications, and keep key actions on track in a fast-paced environment.

You will bring a proactive, adaptable approach and be comfortable managing a wide range of responsibilities from diary and workflow coordination through to supporting council and committee processes. A key focus of the role will be providing end-to-end support for council and working party meetings, including coordination, agenda preparation, minute taking and drafting correspondence. Alongside this, you’ll help manage group-wide administrative processes, and contribute to financial administration, all while identifying opportunities to improve systems and ways of working.

Success in this role relies on building strong relationships and a collaborative mindset. You will work closely with managers across the organisation and build trusted connections with elected members, enabling you to anticipate and respond to needs with confidence. If you are someone who thrives on variety, takes pride in delivering high quality support, and is motivated by contributing to resilient communities, we’d love to hear from you.

He kōrero mōu / About you

We are looking for someone with exceptional communication skills who is proactive, customer-focused, and adaptable. With a strong sense of organisation and a service-driven approach, you’re able to manage competing priorities with ease and deliver consistently high-quality support in a fast-paced environment. In addition, you will bring the following:

• A minimum of three years’ experience in a high level administrative, personal assistant and/or executive assistant role. 
• Preparation of meeting agendas and minute taking.  
• A high level of professionalism, integrity and discretion, particularly around sensitive information.   
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft 365 and technically savvy.   
• A working knowledge of Te Tiriti O Waitangi 
• Understanding of relevant local government legislation and experience working in a local government environment is desirable. 

Ko te aha ngā painga o te mahi kei konei? / What are the benefits of working here?

Just as you care about your community and environment, NRC cares about you and your wellbeing. Our organisation celebrates collective efforts and achievements and recognises every individual for their contributions and dedication to their mahi.    

We understand the importance of flexibility, so we’re committed to alternative working arrangements for our staff. We offer a range of flexible work arrangements to suit our people’s varied lifestyles, commitments and cultural needs.

Tono mai / Apply

The mahi we do really makes a difference, so if you are motivated to help nurture our region’s taiao, we are keen to learn more about you. Want to have a kōrero with us first, or just need more information? If so, contact Haylee Labelle – hayleel@nrc.govt.nz (PA – Community Resilience) or Tannis Turnbull, tannist@nrc.govt.nz (Recruitment Advisor).

To view the job description, visit our careers site where the following link will work: JD: Personal Assistant - Community Resilience Please include a cover letter with your application sharing what you could bring to the role.

Applications close on 24 June 2026  

We review applications as they are received. Apply online now, as the close date may change. Please note that we do not accept email applications.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency/citizenship, or a valid NZ work visa.