Executive Assistant - Chief Executive Officer

SkyCity; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidised health insurance

Life insurance cover

Meals from $2.50 in staff cafeteria

Staff convenience store discounts

Discounted city parking

Free entry to Sky Tower

Discounts across hotels & restaurants

Employee resource Groups

Real career opportunity

Job summary

SkyCity Auckland is seeking an Executive Assistant to the CEO to act as a trusted partner at the highest levels of the business. You will manage the CEO’s diary, prioritise and analyse information, and ensure decisions are well supported with clear context.

You will lead board and governance support, coordinate meetings and travel, prepare papers and briefings, and help shape strategic initiatives with the senior leadership team.

Qualifications

• Extensive EA experience, including supporting a CEO.
• Experience preparing Board and executive-level papers and presentations.
• Ability to operate beyond admin, at strategic and operational levels.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner to the CEO with proactive diary management and prioritisation.
• Provide board and governance support, coordinating meetings, travel, and board papers.
• Partner on CEO communications, speeches, briefing notes and key messaging.

Skills

Executive support

Strategic partnership

Board coordination

Stakeholder management

Diary management

Communication

Job description

E pā ana ki a SkyCity | About SkyCity

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