Executive Advisor

H2R Consulting; Devonport-Takapuna; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life and trauma insurance

Wellbeing subsidy

Additional leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant/Business Support lead to partner directly with the CEO and support a senior executive leadership team. You will manage high-priority priorities, prepare briefing materials, and drive continuous improvement across the Business Support function.

You will lead a team of three and act as a trusted advisor within a complex, multinational and highly regulated business, coordinating executive events, travel and board activities while

Qualifications

• Proven senior executive support experience at CEO, Executive Leadership Team or C-suite level.
• Experience guiding and coaching junior support staff and building capability.
• Experience operating in a complex, regulated, multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive executive support, diary management and inbox coordination for the CEO.
• Prepare briefings, reports, agendas, correspondence and executive materials.
• Manage stakeholder engagement and act as a liaison for internal and external contacts.
• Lead, coach and develop the Business Support team.
• Drive service delivery, capability development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee executive, board and leadership events, travel and engagements.
• Coordinate support for board-related activities and senior stakeholder visits.

Skills

Executive support

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Multinational exposure

Emotional intelligence

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Lead a team of three supporting a senior executive leadership environment.
Partner directly with the CEO as a trusted advisor and key support leader.
Operate within a complex, multinational and highly regulated business.

About the Role

Lead the delivery of high-level strategic and operational support to a Chief Executive Officer while overseeing a Business Support function who are responsible for supporting a senior executive leadership team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced executive support professional who combines exceptional organisational capability with strong people leadership skills.

You will act as a trusted advisor, manage critical executive priorities, and ensure the CEO is prepared, informed and focused on strategic objectives. Alongside this, you will lead and develop the Business Support team, driving consistency, service excellence and continuous improvement across the function.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance for eligible employees
• Life, trauma and income protection insurance benefits
• $500 annual wellbeing subsidy
• Additional leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme and additional wellbeing initiatives
• Plus much more!

Duties

• Provide proactive executive support, diary management and inbox coordination for the CEO
• Prepare briefings, reports, agendas, correspondence and executive materials
• Manage stakeholder engagement and act as a key liaison for internal and external contacts
• Lead, coach and develop the Business Support team
• Drive service delivery, capability development and continuous improvement initiatives
• Oversee executive, board and leadership events, travel and engagement activities
• Coordinate support for board-related activities and senior stakeholder visits

Skills & Experience

• Proven senior executive support experience at CEO, Executive Leadership Team or C-suite level
• Experience leading Executive Assistants, Business Support Managers or a similar support function
• Exposure to multinational environments and senior global stakeholders
• Strong business acumen, judgement and stakeholder management capability
• Experience operating within complex, fast-paced organisations
• High levels of emotional intelligence, professionalism and discretion
• A collaborative leadership style with a focus on coaching, capability-building and continuous improvement
• Experience within financial services or another regulated industry will be advantageous

About the Company/Culture

Join a large, complex and internationally connected organisation where professionalism, service excellence and collaboration are highly valued. You'll work closely with senior leaders across New Zealand and global markets, contributing to an environment that values initiative, accountability and continuous improvement.

Applications for this vacancy close at 11:59pm on Sunday 4th October 2026.