Executive Assistant to General Managers (Temp) | NZ

Direction Recruitment; Dargaville; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Direction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to provide high-level executive support to two General Managers in a busy New Zealand setting. Based in Dargaville or Mangawhai, you will manage diaries, meetings, travel, and confidential information with discretion.

The role covers budgeting support, document preparation, correspondence, and producing reports and presentations, emphasizing organisational excellence and proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an executive assistant or in senior administration.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries, meetings and events for the two General Managers.
• Prioritise inboxes and correspondence and prepare draft responses.
• Review correspondence and prepare client-ready responses and documents.
• Maintain accurate files and records, including confidential documentation.
• Arrange travel, conferences, and accommodation for staff.
• Prepare board/management meeting agendas, minutes and follow-up actions.

Skills

Diary management

Executive support

Communication skills

Discretion

Microsoft Office

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Direction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to provide high-level executive support to two General Managers in a busy New Zealand setting. Based in Dargaville or Mangawhai, you will manage diaries, meetings, travel, and confidential information with discretion.

The role covers budgeting support, document preparation, correspondence, and producing reports and presentations, emphasizing organisational excellence and proactive problem-solving.