Personal Assistant

J. A. Russell Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised health insurance

EAP counselling for all employees and

Birthday leave after 1 year

Job summary

J. A. Russell Ltd in Christchurch, South Island, seeks a proactive Personal Assistant to support the General Manager – South Island. You will manage calendars, coordinate travel, support staff and customer engagement, and help ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

As the right hand to a fast-moving leader, you’ll build strong relationships across the business, prepare reports and key documents, and leverage analytics to surface insights and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience supporting a senior leader in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to go above and beyond.
• Strong tech skills and ability to turn rough input into structured outputs.
• Confidence to manage up and keep things on track.
• Calm, resilient and solutions-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication and discretion with confidential information.
• Ability to maintain a positive, approachable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage GM's calendar and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Prepare reports, presentations and key documents.
• Support planning and coordination of customer events and travel.
• Coordinate GM and Area Manager travel logistics.
• Act as liaison with customers, staff and suppliers.
• Utilise business intelligence/AI tools for reporting and decision-making.
• Extract insights from customer analytics to identify opportunities.

Skills

Proven experience supporting senior le

Organisational excel

Time management

Tech savvy

Stress resilience

Discretion with confidential info

Clear communication

Problem solving

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

J. A. Russell Ltd - Christchurch, South Island

Personal Assistant to General Manager – South Island

Are you the kind of person who thrives on keeping things organised and running smoothly? Do you enjoy working closely with senior leaders and becoming their trusted right hand?

We are looking for an exceptional Personal Assistant to support our General Manager – South Island.

You'll help a fast-moving, people & sales - leader stay organised and effective, while providing additional support to the South Island Area Managers and building strong relationships across the business.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to shape processes and improve how things are done
• Be part of a dynamic, customer-focused business
• Subsidised health insurance after a qualifying period
• We care about your wellbeing - EAP counselling available for all employees and their family
• A day off on your birthday after 1 year's service

About the Role

You’ll be at the centre of everything, managing calendar/s, coordinating travel, supporting staff, customer engagement, and ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

You will:

• Track actions, follow-ups, and priorities
• Prepare reports, presentations, and key documents
• Support planning and coordination of customer events and customer travel
• Coordinate GM & Area Managment travel
• Act as a liaison with customers, staff and suppliers
• Use business intelligence and AI tools to support reporting and decision-making
• Help interpret customer analytics to surface insights and opportunities

About You

You are confident & highly organised!

You’ll Bring:

• Strong work ethic and ability to go above and beyond
• Proven experience supporting a senior leader in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding organisational and time management skills
• Strong tech skills (you can turn rough input into structured outputs)
• Confidence to manage up and keep things on track
• A calm, resilient, and solutions-focused mindset
• Excellent communication skills and the discretion to handle confidential information
• The ability to have a laugh and not take yourself too seriously

Who are we?

J. A. Russell Ltd is the largest New Zealand electrical wholesaler, privately owned with 81 branches across the country. We offer a wide range of electrical supplies and services to many different kinds of customers – from the one-person domestic electricians, to large industrial and commercial trade contractors right through to national organisations and construction projects.

We have been in business since 1951 and since the day we opened our doors one thing has remained the same – our insistence on providing the best customer service for all our customers.

At J. A. Russell Ltd, our staff are the heart of our business. From our branches through to our support office, we offer real benefits and genuine opportunities for our employees to grow personally and professionally. We are committed to creating a safe and supportive work environment for all team members and offering a future with the business that is both rewarding and satisfying.

Learn more about us here:www.jarussell.co.nz