Executive Assistant to CEO - Governance & Strategy Support

Medical Council of new Zealand; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Christmas leave

Flexible work

Training & development

Job summary

Medical Council of New Zealand in Wellington is seeking an exceptionally organised Executive Assistant to support the Chief Executive Officer with high‑quality executive administration. You will thrive in a fast‑paced environment and help ensure smooth operations to meet the CEO's requirements.

Experience supporting governance and boards, plus a professional approach to handling confidential information, will be highly valued.

Qualifications

• Proven Executive Assistant/Personal Assistant or senior administrative experience.
• Experience supporting governance and boards.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work at pace.
• Strong planning, prioritising and problem-solving capabilities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships across all levels.
• Professionalism with handling sensitive information.
• Understanding of tikanga and basic te reo Māori.
• Experience in health sector/regulatory environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Executive Officer with high-quality executive administration.
• Help ensure smooth operations across the organisation to meet CEO requirements.
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment and uphold governance standards.

Skills

EA experience

Governance support

Attention to detail

Planning & prioritising

Communication skills

Relationship building

Confidential information handling

Tikanga/Te Reo Māori understanding

Health sector experience (advantage)

Job description

Medical Council of New Zealand in Wellington is seeking an exceptionally organised Executive Assistant to support the Chief Executive Officer with high‑quality executive administration. You will thrive in a fast‑paced environment and help ensure smooth operations to meet the CEO's requirements.

Experience supporting governance and boards, plus a professional approach to handling confidential information, will be highly valued.