Executive Assistant to CEO — Governance, Projects & Coordination

Terra Cat; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flexible part-time arrangements

Generous company benefits

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Terra Cat NZ in Christchurch is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO and the Leadership Team. This role sits at the heart of our business, combining diary management, project involvement and organisational coordination to keep priorities aligned.

You’ll work closely with senior leaders, handle confidential information with discretion, coordinate meetings and events, and help streamline governance and reporting processes across the team.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Executive Assistant or senior administrative support.
• Demonstrated discretion and ability to handle confidential information.
• Strong organisational and inter-personal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage executive diaries, meetings, travel and communications.
• Support governance processes, agendas, minutes and action tracking.
• Contribute to projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Prepare reports, presentations and business documents.
• Coordinate executive events and provide admin support across the business.

Skills

Diary management

Stakeholder liaison

Communication

Prioritisation

Time management

Tools

MS Office

Calendar software

AI tools

Job description

Terra Cat NZ in Christchurch is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the CEO and the Leadership Team. This role sits at the heart of our business, combining diary management, project involvement and organisational coordination to keep priorities aligned.

You’ll work closely with senior leaders, handle confidential information with discretion, coordinate meetings and events, and help streamline governance and reporting processes across the team.