About the Company:
This New Zealand-owned business is a well-established operator within a critical services sector, supporting businesses and communities across the North Island. With a long-standing legacy and a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and customer service excellence, the organisation is entering an exciting phase of transformation, with a clear growth agenda and strong momentum through 2026 and beyond.
Please note: This role is based across both Auckland (Wiri) and Tauranga, with offices in each location. You’ll work one day per week from home and split your time between the Auckland (Wiri) office and Tauranga, with regular travel required two days per week to Tauranga. All travel and accommodation costs are covered.
We are open to considering candidates based in either Auckland or Tauranga.
About the Role:
This is a pivotal Executive Assistant role partnering closely with the CEO and leadership team, enabling them to operate at a strategic level while ensuring seamless day-to-day executive support.
- Managing the CEO’s diary, meetings, travel and logistics, ensuring time is prioritised around strategic, high-impact initiatives.
- Supporting the CEO to stay aligned to key business priorities and assisting with projects as required.
- Coordinating Board activity including meetings, papers, minutes and follow-ups.
- Handling sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgement.
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinating regular travel between Auckland (Wiri) and Tauranga, along with other North Island travel as required.
- Supporting a strong focus on safety, risk management and operational excellence.
- Working collaboratively within a unified leadership team environment.
About You:
- Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leaders. Board support is desirable.
- Highly proactive, organised and able to anticipate needs.
- Calm and effective in a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptable and comfortable navigating change and shifting priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of integrity, discretion and professionalism.
- Comfortable with regular travel between Auckland and Tauranga.
Apply Now!
To keep things simple, we ask that all applications and expressions of interest are submitted through this advert. We’ll review applications as they come in and be in touch.
For any specific questions give Sarah Lewis a call on 0272210767 and quote Job ID: 17289 for a confidential chat.
To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.
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