Elite EA to Chief People Officer — Strategic Support

Public Service; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 79,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover and protection

Discounted insurances

Free will services

Savings schemes

Job summary

NZ Defence Force in Wellington seeks a Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Chief People Officer, a member of the NZDF Executive. The role demands exceptional organisational ability, discretion and proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced government environment.

You will manage complex diaries, coordinate travel and meetings, prepare briefing packs and reports, and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across government and international partners.

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting senior executives or leaders.
• Proven ability to manage complex diaries and executive workloads.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex executive diary, inbox and competing priorities.
• Coordinate travel, meetings, briefings and executive engagements.
• Prepare briefing packs, reports and executive correspondence.
• Monitor actions and commitments to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate high-level events, functions and stakeholder engagements.
• Build effective relationships across NZDF and external networks.
• Provide trusted advice and proactive support to the CPO.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Confidential handling

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

NZ Defence Force in Wellington seeks a Senior Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to the Chief People Officer, a member of the NZDF Executive. The role demands exceptional organisational ability, discretion and proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced government environment.

You will manage complex diaries, coordinate travel and meetings, prepare briefing packs and reports, and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across government and international partners.