Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive

Electricity Authority; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 81,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Electricity Authority in New Zealand seeks an exceptional Executive Assistant to support the Chief Executive, managing diary, inbox, travel, and coordinating meetings while protecting confidentiality.

You will build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders across government and the energy sector, anticipate priorities, brief, and enable strategic leadership in a fast-paced Crown entity.

Qualifications

• Experience as a senior-level Executive Assistant in a complex organisation.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach with initiative.
• Discretion and handling confidential information with professionalism.
• Excellent organisational skills, prioritisation and deadline management.
• Strong MS Office 365 proficiency including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Managing a complex and dynamic diary, inbox, meeting schedule and travel arrangements.
• Building trusted relationships and acting as a key point of contact for stakeholders.
• Anticipating emerging priorities and briefing the Chief Executive.
• Coordinating meetings, events and activities to support decision-making.
• Providing high-quality administrative support with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Senior Executive Assistant

Stakeholder management

Proactive approach

Discretion & judgement

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office 365

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive

The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is an independentCrown entity that regulates the electricity market. Our core focus is to ensurethe electricity system and market deliver reliable electricity at lowest costfor consumers.

The electricity industry is changing rapidly.Electrification across transport and industry is accelerating as the cost ofrenewable generation continues to fall. This transition is transforming thepower system. As the system evolves, regulatory settings must continue to adaptto support reliable lowest cost outcomes for consumers.

It’s an exciting time to join theAuthority as we grow our capabilities, expand our reach, build a team ready tomake a difference by driving through a bold, collaborative work programme todeliver reliable electricity at lowest cost for NZ consumers.

We're looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant tosupport our Chief Executive and enable them to operate at their best and focuson what is most important.

As a trusted partner, you'll be at the heart of theorganisation, providing proactive support, managing competing priorities,facilitating key relationships, and helping the Chief Executive focus on thestrategic leadership of the Authority.

You'll work with a wide range of internal and externalstakeholders across government, the electricity sector, and the widerorganisation. No two days will be the same, and you'll thrive on bringingorder, foresight and sound judgement to a fast-paced environment.

• Managinga complex and dynamic diary, inbox, meeting schedule and travelarrangements.
• Buildingtrusted relationships and acting as a key point of contact for internaland external stakeholders.
• Anticipatingemerging priorities, identifying issues early, and ensuring the ChiefExecutive is well prepared and appropriately briefed.
• Coordinatingmeetings, events and organisational activities to support effectivedecision-making.
• Providinghigh-quality administrative support with exceptional attention to detail,professionalism and discretion.

Nōu te rourou | What you’ll bring

• Experience as a senior levelExecutive Assistant, ideally in a complex organisation (within government,a regulatory environment or in a commercial organisation).
  
• The ability to build andmaintain relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
  
• A proactive andsolutions-focused approach, with the confidence to anticipate needs andtake initiative.
• Demonstratedability to exercise sound judgement and manage confidential information withdiscretion and professionalism.
• Excellentorganisational skills and the ability to anticipate the needs of others,prioritise workload, and meet deadlines.
• Strongadministrative skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 particularlyWord, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail and highlevel of accuracy.

Ngāhuakarirokiakoe|What’sin it for you?

Electricityplays a critical role in the quality of our lives and businesses. Our work isdiverse, intellectually challenging and contributes to New Zealand as a whole.We are a small but high-impact organisation where talented individuals can makea real difference. You'll work closely with the Chief Executive and SeniorLeadership Team, gaining unique insight into executive leadership whilesupporting work that matters for New Zealand consumers.

Wefoster an open, collaborative environment that encourages quality, innovation,ongoing learning and knowledge sharing.

Wesupport a healthy work-life balance and offer a range of benefits to supportour teams including:

• Competitive remuneration with an appointingrange between $80,783 and $100,979, plus a 3.5% net KiwiSaver contribution ontopof salary (Please note that salary offered will reflect the successfulcandidate's skills and experience)
  
• A friendly, intellectually stimulatingworkplace, alongside colleagues who are supportive and generous with their timeand experience.
• Supportfor ongoing regular professional training and development

For further details, you can find theposition description by clicking the link below. If you’d like to kōrero moreabout the role, please contact [e-mail] .

To apply for this role, you must have alegal right to work in New Zealand at the time of submitting your application.

Applications close 10pm Sunday 4October 2026 – but we may start considering applications as they arereceived, so don’t wait!