Executive Assistant (Chief Marketing Officer)

Mitre 10 (New Zealand) Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home improvement company in Auckland is seeking a highly organized Executive Assistant to support the Chief Marketing Officer. This part-time role demands a proactive individual with at least 3 years of experience in an executive support role, exceptional communication skills, and advanced Microsoft Office proficiency. Join a supportive environment that values your contributions and offers flexibility to balance work and life.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Flexibility around work-life balance

Birthday and wellness leave

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ EA experience, ideally supporting senior executives or board-level.
• Tech-savvy mindset with curiosity around AI and digital tools.
• A collaborative spirit and a high level of discretion.

Responsibilities

• Manage the CMO’s calendar, meetings, travel, and correspondence.
• Prepare agendas, briefing notes, presentations, and board reports.
• Coordinate logistics for key events, store openings, and expos.
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders with professionalism.
• Support the Marketing leadership team with admin and planning sessions.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Exceptional communication skills

Event and project management

Time management skills

Tech-savvy mindset

Job description

Overview

Mitre 10 has been a part of New Zealand's home improvement culture since 1974. An award-winning success story, inspiring Kiwi to love where they live, work and play with our home improvement, garden and trade offer.

Are you a proactive, tech-savvy Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment? We're looking for a confident and highly organised Executive Assistant to support our dynamic Chief Marketing Officer in this exciting part-time (32 hours) role. This is a key role where your organisational brilliance, discretion, and ability to anticipate needs will help drive success.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage the CMO’s calendar, meetings, travel, and correspondence
• Prepare agendas, briefing notes, presentations, and board reports
• Coordinate logistics for key events, store openings, and expos
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders with professionalism and discretion
• Support the Marketing leadership team with admin, planning sessions, and events
• Manage induction schedules and contribute to a positive team culture
• Collaborate with other EAs to drive consistency and efficiency
• Assist with marketing projects and social club activities
• Coordinate cross-departmental events and initiatives

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 3 years’ EA experience, ideally supporting senior executives or board-level
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, OneNote, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, Lists, Forms)
• Exceptional communication, planning, and time management skills
• Tech-savvy mindset with curiosity around AI and digital tools
• Event and project management experience
• A collaborative spirit and a high level of discretion

What We Offer

• A supportive, energising environment where your contributions are valued
• Opportunities to collaborate across departments and grow your professional network
• A culture that embraces learning, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Flexibility to balance work and life, with a set day off and adaptability around key events
• Birthday and wellness leave

If you are a highly motivated individual who is passionate about being part of the Mitre 10 team and a company in growth mode, then we want to hear from you. Please provide your CV and include your remuneration expectations, via this website.