Senior Executive Assistant to Navy Leadership

New Zealand Defence Force; Devonport-Takapuna; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover up to $300,000

Critical illness protection

Discounted insurances

Free will services

Savings schemes for Defence community

Mortgage broker services

Job summary

New Zealand Defence Force in Devonport, North Island, seeks an executive assistant to the Assistant Chief of Navy, Personnel and Training. You will manage the diary, coordinate meetings and prepare crucial documents, ensuring the leadership team’s day runs smoothly.

You will provide high-quality executive support, take ownership of tasks, and work collaboratively with senior leaders in a dynamic defence environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing executive or personal assistance to a senior executive.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage complex calendars.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Managing the diary, meeting requests and coordinating correspondence.
• Providing full secretarial services including preparation and management of documents.
• Ensuring smooth running of the Assistant Chief of Navy’s day, including anticipating information requests.

Skills

Stakeholder relations

Planning & organising

Communication skills

Proactivity

Discretion with confidential info

Adaptability

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

New Zealand Defence Force in Devonport, North Island, seeks an executive assistant to the Assistant Chief of Navy, Personnel and Training. You will manage the diary, coordinate meetings and prepare crucial documents, ensuring the leadership team’s day runs smoothly.

You will provide high-quality executive support, take ownership of tasks, and work collaboratively with senior leaders in a dynamic defence environment.