Executive Assistant to Leadership & Governance (Hybrid)

AgResearch; Whanganui; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing and health benefits

Hybrid work options

Job summary

Ag Emissions Centre, part of AgResearch, is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Executive Director, Governance Group and Leadership Team. The role requires discretion, foresight and the ability to manage priorities in a busy environment.

You will coordinate calendars, travel, meetings and minutes, and provide wide-ranging administrative support to senior leaders. Hybrid work options and ongoing development are offered.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Business Administration or relevant experience.
• Minimum of five years’ experience supporting senior leadership and governance.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Teams.
• Proficient in using Diligent Boards.

Responsibilities

• Proactively support the Executive Director and manage competing priorities.
• Coordinate calendars, email, travel and meetings.
• Draft meeting minutes and responses to correspondence.
• Manage documents and ensure information reaches the right people.
• Coordinate Governance Group meetings including travel, accommodation, rooms, catering and video conferencing.
• Provide administrative support to the Ag Emissions Centre leadership team when required.

Skills

Discretion

Forward-thinking

Organisation

Communication

Time-management

Education

Diploma in Business Administration

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Teams

Diligent Boards

Job description

Ag Emissions Centre, part of AgResearch, is seeking an Executive Assistant to support the Executive Director, Governance Group and Leadership Team. The role requires discretion, foresight and the ability to manage priorities in a busy environment.

You will coordinate calendars, travel, meetings and minutes, and provide wide-ranging administrative support to senior leaders. Hybrid work options and ongoing development are offered.