Business & Admin Support
Temporary
Bay of Plenty
Posted 07/01/2026

Executive Assistant

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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.

About the Role: 

This is a short-term temp role starting ASAP, playing a key part in supporting the CEO and leadership team to work effectively at a strategic level:
  • Manage the CEO’s calendar, meetings, travel, and logistics, ensuring time is prioritised around strategic, high-impact initiatives.
  • Provide support across Board activity, including coordination of meetings, papers, minutes, and follow-ups.
  • Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgement.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders on behalf of the CEO where appropriate.
  • Coordinate travel and logistics across Tauranga, Auckland, and other North Island locations.

About You: 
  • Available to start ASAP
  • Proven experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior leaders, including board support. 
  • Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to anticipate needs and take initiative.
  • Calm and effective in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
  • Adaptable and comfortable managing change and shifting priorities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • High level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
  • Confident engaging with senior leaders and external stakeholders.

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To find out more, please get in touch with Karina Morelli on 027 601 1799 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.  

At Tribe we have our guiding light to show us the way.  We bring our whole selves to work.   We encourage inclusion in every single interaction.  We genuinely care about people and are curious about their stories.  We celebrate all points of view.  We will help you find your tribe, the same way we have.  We’re all on a journey together so come along…