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We’re recruiting on behalf of a respected public sector organisation seeking two Executive Assistants to support members of its Executive Leadership Team. These are high-trust roles where you’ll be a key partner to a senior executive, providing strategic support, managing competing priorities and building strong relationships across government and key stakeholders.

About the Organisation

This is an opportunity to join a respected public sector organisation undergoing an exciting period of change and growth. With a supportive team culture and meaningful work, you’ll be part of an organisation that makes a tangible contribution across New Zealand. 

About the Role

Supporting a Deputy Chief Executive, you’ll provide comprehensive executive and governance support across a broad portfolio. This is a varied role requiring excellent judgement, discretion and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Complex diary, inbox, travel and meeting management. 
• Preparing briefings, presentations, reports and correspondence. 
• Providing governance and secretariat support including agendas and minutes. 
• Coordinating projects, work programmes and key initiatives.
• Organising leadership meetings, workshops, events and stakeholder engagements.
• Managing administrative and financial processes.
• Building strong relationships with senior leaders and external stakeholders. 

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be an experienced Executive Assistant who enjoys working autonomously and confidently supports senior leaders in complex environments.

To be successful, you’ll bring:

• Proven Executive Assistant experience supporting senior leaders. 
• Strong governance and secretariat experience. 
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills. 
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. 
• High levels of discretion, initiative and sound judgement.
• Experience managing competing priorities and tight deadlines. 
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Public sector experience or knowledge of Machinery of Government will be highly regarded. 
• Advanced Microsoft Office, Teams and SharePoint skills. 

What’s on Offer?

• Permanent opportunity with a salary of up to $90,000. 
• Wellington CBD location. 
• Opportunity to support senior leaders in a highly visible role. 
• Varied work with genuine scope to make an impact. 
• Supportive team culture and a collaborative working environment. 

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Executive Assistant looking for your next challenge and enjoy supporting senior leaders to deliver great outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, contact Prany Sun at H2R Consulting on 04 4999471.