Senior Executive Assistant - Governance & Business Support

JobSpace; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JobSpace in Wellington seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-quality administrative support to the Deputy Commissioner and the Governance & Executive Services team. You will manage a demanding diary, coordinate meetings and travel, and act as a key point of contact for senior leaders.

The role requires proactive, service-focused professionals who can build relationships, prioritise tasks, and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior PA/administrative or business support role.
• Sound understanding of MS Office and diary management.
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills with senior leaders.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn new systems and ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one executive support to the Deputy Commissioner.
• Manage a busy diary and coordinate meetings, agendas and notes.
• Prepare and review meeting materials and assist with planning days.
• Mentor and guide other Business Support team members when required.
• Liaise with the DC's Management Support and wider leadership team.

Skills

Senior PA experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Multi-tasking

Mentoring others

Relationship building

Tools

MS Office

Job description

JobSpace in Wellington seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-quality administrative support to the Deputy Commissioner and the Governance & Executive Services team. You will manage a demanding diary, coordinate meetings and travel, and act as a key point of contact for senior leaders.

The role requires proactive, service-focused professionals who can build relationships, prioritise tasks, and mentor junior staff.