Part-Time Executive Assistant to Church Leadership

Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time role

Supportive national office team

Meaningful work

Job summary

The Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Assembly Executive Secretary and enable effective leadership and governance across the Church. This role combines high-trust administrative support with strategic coordination.

Based in Wellington with some remote flexibility, you will anticipate needs, prepare decision-ready briefs, coordinate Council of Assembly activities and ensure meetings are well prepared, papers complete, and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a senior executive in a complex environment.
• Strong organisation, prioritisation and written communication skills.
• Experience supporting boards, councils or committees.
• Excellent judgement, discretion and attention to detail.
• A proactive, calm and solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and build trusted relationships.
• Experience in a church, not-for-profit or governance environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive, high-trust support to the Assembly Executive Secretary.
• Manage priorities, schedules, communications and follow-up.
• Prepare briefings, correspondence and meeting material.
• Coordinate Council of Assembly and committee activities.
• Support well‑run meetings, travel and events.
• Maintain accurate records and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Build effective relationships across PCANZ and with external stakeholders.
• Improve systems and ways of working.

Skills

Executive support

Organization

Written communication

Board/governance support

Discretion

Independent working

Not-for-profit experience

Church governance advantageous

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand is seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to support the Assembly Executive Secretary and enable effective leadership and governance across the Church. This role combines high-trust administrative support with strategic coordination.

Based in Wellington with some remote flexibility, you will anticipate needs, prepare decision-ready briefs, coordinate Council of Assembly activities and ensure meetings are well prepared, papers complete, and