Executive Assistant & Board Secretary to CEO

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

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