Temporary Personal & Executive Assistants

Madison Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in New Zealand is seeking experienced Personal & Executive Assistants for temporary positions in Auckland. Candidates will work alongside various Executives and Board Members to ensure smooth operations of the business. The ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to manage diaries effectively. Apply today if you have the right to work in New Zealand and are available to start ASAP.

Benefits

Weekly pay + 8% holiday pay

Opportunities in various industries

Networking with professionals

Qualifications

• Experience supporting managers or executives.
• Ability to manage multiple diaries effectively.
• High attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Executives and Board Members in various business functions.
• Ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
• Communicate effectively with senior management and clients.

Skills

Managing calendars

Minute taking

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficient in MS Office

Job description

Temporary Personal & Executive Assistants

We are looking for an experienced Personal Assistant & Executive Assistant in Auckland and surrounding fringe areas for upcoming temporary positions. We have a variety of short‑term and long‑term opportunities available, whether you are in between jobs or simply looking for the next step in your career. In these varied and dynamic support roles, you will work alongside various Executives and Board Members assisting a range of business functions. Successful candidates will hit the ground running to support our clients in ensuring the day‑to‑day operations of the business run smoothly and efficiently. If you can think on your feet, are flexible, adaptable and deliver a high standard of work – we want to hear from you!

Benefits of temping:

• Enjoy weekly pay + 8% holiday pay and KiwiSaver contributions (if eligible)
• Enjoy new challenges and environments – temping offers a constant change of pace and the chance to try out different roles
• Use temporary roles as a stepping stone to build your career and add valuable experiences to your CV
• Opportunity to test out new industries/roles to see if they are right for you!
• Meet new people and build professional connections
• Short‑and long‑term assignments available to suit your availability

Recent roles filled:

Executive Assistant – Newmarket – 3 months
Executive Assistant – Grey Lynn – 2 weeks
Personal Assistant – CBD – 8 months
Executive Assistant/ Office Manager – Ellerslie – 1 month

Why Madison?

Madison Recruitment represents some of the most sought‑after employers throughout New Zealand. Our temporary staff get to work in the country’s most exciting spaces across a variety of industries. Temping allows you to develop your career, get a foot in the door of an industry you’ve always been passionate about, or simply soak up new and exciting experiences to add to your CV. Our temporary staff have gone on to achieve great success in their careers and still proudly represent Madison Recruitment in the market. Plus, we offer great employee benefits including discounts on dental and optometrist appointments!

About you:

Our roles require availability beyond the New Year and continuing into 2026.

• Be available to start ASAP, or have a short notice period – we have a variety of assignments that are different lengths, we can discuss these further with you
• Prior experience in a team environment and/or supporting Managers/Executives
• You will have experience in managing diary’s
• Minute taking experience (some roles may not need this)
• High attention to detail
• Agility to support multiple people simultaneously
• Be a strong communicator with both excellent written and oral communications skills, with the ability to interact with senior management and clients
• Be computer savvy with proficient MS Office skills, specifically – Word, Typing, PowerPoint and Excel

Please note: To be eligible for these roles you must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. If you are interested in temporary work, please apply today with an up‑to‑date CV and cover letter!

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