Executive Officer, Strategy and Growth: 585
Executive Officer, Strategy and Growth
Applications close: Friday 21 November 2025
The opportunity | He angitūtanga
Support ‘gurus’, we’re after your expertise!
We are looking for a politically savvy multi-tasker who is used to operating in a fast paced and strategically focused Group. If you are an experienced Executive Officer, who’s after a role with advisory aspects and project management as well as providing dedicated executive support to the Group Manager (Tier-2) then stop here – we want to hear from you.
This is a permanent, full-time role and offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic and high calibre team. Competitive salary and benefits are in place for this fantastic opportunity.
This important position provides critical support to the GM Strategy & Group, reporting into the Strategic Transformation and Recovery Manager who is one of six senior managers within the Group who are responsible for the Council’s sustainable development functions and for ensuring there is a drive for ‘good growth’ in Kapiti. No two days will be the same, noting that this role:
- Will suit a highly capable person with experience working with senior managers in fast-paced, corporate or government environments, with the resilience and flexibility to cope with a variety of tasks and changing requirements.
- Will require flexibility in working hours (including the occasional after hour stint), getting involved in project work, and a willingness to work with the broader team to get the job done.
- Provides executive support to the GM Strategy and Growth, including effective coordination and integration of activities across the Group
- Maintains Group processes and systems which supports the GMs effectiveness.
- Proactively improves systems, administrative processes and work practices – both within own position and Group as a whole
- Supports and/or lead projects and initiatives within the Group where required and the opportunity arises; or is agreed with the Strategic Transformation and Recovery Manager and/or GM Strategy and Growth.
Why work with us? When you join Kāpiti Coast District Council you’ll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, including:
- A positive, ‘learning’ culture, and the commitment of a high-performing Executive Team – because working in an empowering and ‘good vibe’ environment matters.
- Flexible working and dependant leave – because we know that it’s important to get the work/life balance right.
- On-site parking – say goodbye to parking hassles.
- Free access to pools – dive into fun.
- Council staff discounts – because who doesn’t love a good deal?
About you | He kōrero mōu
The Group Manager, and Manager that this role reports into, are looking for a positive, practical, and experienced operator with:
- Experience working in a Ministers Office, or Senior Government Official’s Office (such as Office of the Chief Executive, or Deputy Chief Executive).
- Evidenced ability to manage competing demands, ambiguity, and a high-demand diary that goes with supporting a senior official.
- Evidenced experience providing advice and/or support in a policy or strategy ‘shop’ with a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated experience and skills at providing effective executive support including project, administrative and support linked to driving day-to-day activity.
- Technology savvy with evidenced experience in using AI and other tools to work ‘smarter not harder’.
- Evidenced ability to think outside the square and apply initiative and good judgement.
- A self-starter demonstrating a positive attitude and manner which enables and supports a collaborative work style. Demonstrated strong communication skills – both oral and written.
- A tertiary degree or certificate in business, communications, or similar.
This is a demanding role, involving contact with the community and key stakeholders, and will be perfect for a ‘calm and collected’ operator that’s looking for something new. So, if this grabbed your attention and it sounded like you, stop scrolling and start typing - we’re really keen to you hear from you and hope you’ll hit “apply” to put yourself in the running to join the senior management team in the Strategy and Growth Group.
For more detailed information regarding the role, please view the job description here. [PDF 277 KB]
How to apply | Me pēhea te tono
Come and join us in supporting our district to grow well, and to work with our community and key stakeholders somewhere people can live, work and play!
We are working at pace to get the right person here, so applications close on Friday 21 November 2025 - get yours in now!
Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they come in – we will interview for the role from 26 November 2025 and will be looking to promptly appoint the right person.
You must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Please note preferred candidates are required to undergo pre-employment checks including drug and alcohol screening and Police checks.