Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant - Wellington - 6 Month Contract
We are seeking an experienced professional to provide exceptional support to senior leaders, ensuring their time, priorities, and commitments are managed effectively.

About the Role
You will be a trusted partner to senior executives and board members, delivering high-quality administrative and coordination support. You will manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings and travel, prepare agendas and briefing materials, monitor correspondence, and help ensure leaders are well-prepared for key engagements.

This role offers variety and responsibility, with opportunities to work across a wide range of stakeholders both internally and externally. You will also support onboarding activities, maintain important records and registers, assist with financial administration, and contribute to the smooth operation of executive functions.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
  • Previous experience providing executive or senior-level administrative support.
  • Strong diary management, meeting coordination, and travel booking experience.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities and conflicting deadlines with confidence.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Outstanding organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
  • A high level of discretion, professionalism, and integrity.
  • Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Proficiency across the Microsoft Office suite.
  • Experience working within the public sector or an understanding of government environments would be advantageous.

What You'll Bring
You are someone who enjoys keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. You are adaptable, calm under pressure, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment where priorities can change quickly. You take initiative, exercise sound judgement, and are committed to delivering a high standard of service.

Apply Now
If you're an experienced Executive Assistant looking for an opportunity to support senior leaders in a meaningful and engaging environment, we'd love to hear from you. Please note, to be successful for this role, you must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Summary

Job Type
Temporary
Industry
Government & Public Services
Location
Wellington
Specialism
Office Support
Pay
$55 per hour
Ref:
3006766

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Charlotte Goble, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Wellington
Level 9, 318 Lambton Quay

Telephone: 048863886

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