Executive Assistant - Chief Executive Officer

Skycity Entertainment Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidised health insurance

Life insurance cover

Staff meals from $2.50

Staff discounts at venues

Car parking discount

Free Sky Tower entry

ERGs for inclusion

Job summary

SkyCity Auckland is seeking an Executive Assistant to the CEO to enable strategic leadership and smooth operation across the executive team. You will manage diaries, coordinate governance activities, prepare board papers and craft key messaging for leadership.

In this role, you will plan leadership meetings, off-sites and quarterly reviews, while ensuring clear analysis and decisions. A high level of discretion, empathy and relationship-building is essential for success in this high-profile

Qualifications

• Extensive EA experience, including supporting a CEO or senior leadership.
• Experience preparing board papers and presentations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication with senior stakeholders.
• Strong judgment, discretion and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Act as strategic partner to the CEO with proactive diary management and priority anticipation.
• Coordinate board and governance support, meetings, travel and papers.
• Support CEO communications, briefings and key messages for leadership.
• Lead planning for Senior Leadership Team meetings, reviews and off-sites.
• Own the CEO’s annual planning framework and alignment of priorities.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Governance papers

Board coordination

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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Skycity Entertainment Group – Auckland, North Island

SkyCity Auckland is New Zealand’s premier entertainment destination, welcoming millions of visitors every year. We’re searching for a highly capable, commercially savvy Executive Assistant to become the trusted partner to our CEO. This is a great opportunity to work at the highest level of the business, influencing outcomes, driving priorities and helping shape the future of one of New Zealand’s most recognised brands.

As Executive Assistant to the CEO you will be at the centre of SkyCity’s executive leadership team, partnering closely with the CEO to ensure they can focus on what matters most, leading the business forward.

You’ll have visibility across the organisation, exposure to Senior Leaders, Board interactions and strategic initiatives, becoming a trusted partner and a steady hand the CEO relies on every day – someone whose professionalism is exceptional, and whose kindness, generosity and genuine care for people leave the biggest mark.

No two days will be the same, you’ll:

• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO, providing proactive diary management, anticipating priorities, managing information flow and ensuring decisions are supported by clear analysis, context and recommendations
• Provide board and governance support, coordinating meeting logistics, travel and cross-time zone arrangements, and assisting with board paper preparation and the CEO’s review
• Partner on CEO communications – speeches, briefing notes and key messaging – keeping the CEO well prepared and the leadership team informed of priorities, travel and critical meetings
• Lead the planning and coordination of Senior Leadership Team meetings, quarterly business reviews, strategy sessions and leadership off-sites, including agenda development and stakeholder engagement
• Own the CEO’s annual planning framework, aligning strategic priorities, board meetings, executive commitments and major business milestones

You’ll have:

• Extensive EA experience, including supporting a CEO, ideally within a listed or large-scale business
• Proven ability to operate beyond admin—at a strategic and operational level
• Experience preparing Board and executive-level papers and presentations
• Exceptional communication skills, with the natural ability to bring our Senior Leadership team together and keep everyone connected
• Strong organisational judgement, attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• High levels of discretion, professionalism and confidence working with senior stakeholders
• A genuine, kind and empathetic nature, with the ability to build trusted relationships across the business

We provide an opportunity to grow and build a career within SkyCity. We offer a supportive and rewarding work environment where your expertise and contributions will be highly valued. Additionally, we have an array of excellent company benefits including:

• Fully subsidised health insurance
• Life insurance cover
• Meals from $2.50 in our staff cafeteria
• Staff convenience store with heavily discounted bread, butter, eggs etc
• Discounted city car parking
• Free entry to the Sky Tower whenever you like!
• Discounts across site in our hotels & restaurants
• Various Employee resource Groups to support an inclusive culture
• Real career opportunity within asupportive organisation.

At SkyCity, our career opportunities are as diverse as our workforce. We don't just embrace differences; we value and support them. Our hiring is centred on capability and performance, regardless of gender, gender identity, race, origin, age, educational background, disability, or religious beliefs. We're here to empower you to shine. Our willingness to adapt ensures you can chart your path with us! Join us at SkyCity and be extraordinary by being you.

SkyCity takes its commitment to Host Responsibility seriously. Every member of our team, no matter their role, contributes towards SkyCity's culture of customer care