Executive Assistant to ELT - Powering NZ Energy Future

Transpower; Wellington; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Transpower, New Zealand's national electricity transmission grid owner-operator, invites applications for an Executive Assistant to support up to two members of the Executive Leadership Team. You will manage diaries, coordinate meetings and travel, and prepare ELT and Board papers while building strong cross-divisional relationships.

The role requires discretion, initiative, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-trust environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting senior leaders as an Executive Assistant, Team Coordinator or similar role.
• Ability to manage complex calendars and competing priorities.
• Strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and excellent written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage a complex executive diary with competing priorities.
• Coordinate meetings, travel, events and leadership activities.
• Support preparation of ELT and Board papers and reports.
• Build relationships across divisions to enable effective teamwork.
• Identify issues and resolve administrative challenges to keep work moving.
• Provide business, financial and operational administration support as needed.
• Contribute to a collaborative Executive Assistant community.

Skills

Executive support

Calendar management

Stakeholder relations

Communication

Discretion

MS 365

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft 365 tools

Job description

Transpower, New Zealand's national electricity transmission grid owner-operator, invites applications for an Executive Assistant to support up to two members of the Executive Leadership Team. You will manage diaries, coordinate meetings and travel, and prepare ELT and Board papers while building strong cross-divisional relationships.

The role requires discretion, initiative, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-trust environment.