Executive Assistant (NZ-Based): Calendar, Travel & Events

Blackthorne Consulting; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Blackthorne Consulting seeks an Executive Assistant to support our executive team in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. You will manage confidential communications, calendars, travel, and events with professionalism and discretion.

The role requires at least 2 years of executive support experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and vendors. You will interact with other EAs and executives, contribute to meeting notes, and help ensure smooth operations

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience supporting executive leaders or leadership staff.
• 2 years of experience with MS PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Word.
• 2 years of experience coordinating domestic travel.
• 2 years of experience coordinating/managing events with multiple 3rd party vendors.

Responsibilities

• Handle confidential business communications, data and other information with professionalism, confidentiality and discretion.
• Schedule appointments and maintain executive calendars.
• Answer phone calls, emails and take messages.
• Take accurate and comprehensive notes at meetings.
• Plan travel for CEO and executive team members.
• Coordinate events and engagements.
• Draft correspondence such as emails and letters.
• Maintain weekly management updates for performance and priorities.
• Support additional project work as assigned.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Email & phone handling

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

University degree

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

Blackthorne Consulting seeks an Executive Assistant to support our executive team in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. You will manage confidential communications, calendars, travel, and events with professionalism and discretion.

The role requires at least 2 years of executive support experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple tasks and vendors. You will interact with other EAs and executives, contribute to meeting notes, and help ensure smooth operations