Executive Assistant

Cawthron; Nelson; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cawthron in New Zealand is seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to support our Chief Executive Officer, Chief People Officer and Board of Directors. This role sits at the centre of strategic decision-making, delivering proactive support to keep priorities on track and ensuring Governance processes run smoothly.

As Board Secretary you'll coordinate agendas, papers and governance records, track actions, manage information flow, and foster discretion, professionalism and strong stakeholder

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting senior executives, governance and Board processes.
• Excellent written communication, sound judgement and discretion.
• Advanced Microsoft 365 skills and proactive continuous-improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive executive support to the Chief Executive Officer, Chief People Officer and Board of Directors.
• Coordinate governance processes, preparing agendas and papers, maintaining governance records.
• Track actions and ensure the timely flow of information across the leadership team.
• Support a high-trust, fast-paced environment with professional discretion.

Skills

Executive support to senior leaders

Governance & Board processes

Relationship management

Advanced Microsoft 365 skills

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Are you an exceptional Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, high-trust environment? Do you enjoy being the person who keeps everything running seamlessly behind the scenes while supporting senior leaders to perform at their best?

This is a unique opportunity to work at the centre of strategic decision-making, supporting Cawthron's Chief Executive Officer, Chief People Officer and Board of Directors. As Executive Assistant you'll be a trusted partner who provides proactive executive support to help ensure organisational priorities stay on track.

As Board Secretary, you'll work closely with our Board of Directors and Committees, coordinating governance processes, preparing agendas and papers, maintaining governance records, tracking actions and ensuring the timely flow of information.

This is a role for someone who enjoys variety, operates with professionalism and discretion, and takes pride in bringing order, structure and momentum to complex environments.

About you:

You will bring significant experience supporting senior executives, governance and Board processes, exceptional organisational skills, excellent written communication, sound judgement and discretion, strong relationship management capability, advanced Microsoft 365 skills and a proactive continuous-improvement mindset.

Why work for us?

You will gain exposure to executive leadership, organisational strategy and governance while working closely with a broad range of stakeholders. No two days are the same, and your work will have a visible impact on organisational success.

• Cawthron offers life and rehabilitation insurance, wellbeing initiatives including WorkRide and a supportive, collaborative and diverse culture.

About us:

You will gain exposure to executive leadership, organisational strategy and governance while working closely with a broad range of stakeholders.

No two days are the same, and your work will have a visible impact on organisational success. Cawthron offers life and rehabilitation insurance, wellbeing initiatives including WorkRide and a supportive, collaborative and diverse culture.

• Cawthron offers life and rehabilitation insurance, wellbeing initiatives including WorkRide and a supportive, collaborative and diverse culture.

At Cawthron we strive for equitability and inclusion

Note: We may conduct some pre-employment checks, including but not limited to, verification of qualifications, eligibility to work in New Zealand, and background police checks.