Executive Assistant to ELT — Flexible, High-Impact Role

Transpower New Zealand Limited (TPNZ); Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Job summary

Transpower New Zealand Limited (TPNZ) is seeking an Executive Assistant to support up to two members of the Executive Leadership Team. You will manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings and travel, and prepare ELT/Board papers in a fast-paced, high-trust environment.

You will build strong relationships, anticipate needs, and help leaders focus on strategic priorities while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Flexible working arrangements are offered in a collaborative governance context.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior leaders as an Executive Assistant, Team Coordinator or similar.
• Managing busy schedules and competing priorities with confidence.
• Building positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex executive diaries, scheduling and competing priorities.
• Coordinate meetings, travel, events and leadership activities.
• Prepare executive, ELT and Board papers and reports.
• Build relationships across divisions to enable effective teamwork.
• Identify issues and resolve administrative challenges to keep work moving.
• Support leaders with business, financial and operational administration.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Stakeholder relationships

Microsoft 365

Education

Administration qualifications

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Transpower New Zealand Limited (TPNZ) is seeking an Executive Assistant to support up to two members of the Executive Leadership Team. You will manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings and travel, and prepare ELT/Board papers in a fast-paced, high-trust environment.

You will build strong relationships, anticipate needs, and help leaders focus on strategic priorities while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Flexible working arrangements are offered in a collaborative governance context.