Senior Executive Assistant - Strategic Support & Flexible Hours

H2R Consulting; Wellington; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Senior leadership exposure

Career development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Modern offices

Permanent, full-time

Job summary

H2R Consulting in Wellington is seeking an experiencedExecutive Assistant to provide high-level support to a senior leader within a large, nationwide organisation. This role demands discretion, proactive planning, and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage complex diaries, coordinate travel, prepare board papers, and maintain rigorous information flow across leadership teams.

Qualifications

• Significant experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills and strong systems capability.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence engaging with a wide range of senior stakeholders.
• Strong judgement, initiative, and problem-solving ability.
• High levels of professionalism, discretion, and resilience.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• Ability to remain calm and adaptable when priorities change.

Responsibilities

• Complex diary, inbox, and meeting management.
• Coordinating executive travel, events, and key commitments.
• Preparing agendas, board papers, briefing materials, and correspondence.
• Managing meeting logistics, minute-taking, and action tracking.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Supporting information flow across leadership teams and business units.
• Monitoring deadlines, risks, and emerging issues.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.
• Maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with care.

Skills

Executive support

Diary management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

H2R Consulting in Wellington is seeking an experiencedExecutive Assistant to provide high-level support to a senior leader within a large, nationwide organisation. This role demands discretion, proactive planning, and the ability to prioritise in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage complex diaries, coordinate travel, prepare board papers, and maintain rigorous information flow across leadership teams.