- Are you a detail-driven admin professional who thrives on organisation and efficiency?
- Do you love solving problems and delivering outstanding support?
- Want to take ownership of your role while being part of a collaborative team?
At Waimakariri District Council, we're committed to professionalism, approachability, and providing a solutions-focused service for our community. Our Utilities & Roading Unit plays a vital role in maintaining our district's roading network, and we're looking for an enthusiastic Administration Assistant to support our team.
What you'll be doing:
- Keeping things running smoothly with efficient data entry, filing and document management
- Coordinating meetings, agendas, bookings and minutes
- Supporting contracts and projects with reports, letters and admin processes
- Ensuring databases are kept up to date and accurate
- Documenting system and process changes
- Responding to queries from across the Unit and Council
- Assisting with mail merges, diary/email support and other administrative tasks
- Administering service requests and purchase orders
What makes you the right fit?
- Solid admin experience, ideally in a similar role
- Comfortable with repetitive tasks in a dynamic environment
- Detail-focused with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset
- Highly organised and able to prioritise under pressure
- Strong customer service skills, enjoying engagement with diverse stakeholders
- Confident with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Outlook
If you're ready to make an impact and take pride in a role that supports our community, we'd love to hear from you!
Please click here to view a copy of the Position Description
If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Denise Clark on 0800 965 468 (0800 WMK GOV).
Applications close 24 August 2025.
The Council is an equal opportunity employer.
Applicants must have the current legal right to work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.