Executive Assistant

Join a dynamic public media team as an EA to the CTO & the Tech Manager! April start, hybrid role, 20-32 hours per week. Great culture, real impact!

He whakamāramatanga mō te kamupene - About the company:

Join a public media organisation that’s passionate about delivering content that matters. Based in the heart of Auckland, this company offers a unique blend of innovation, inclusiveness, and culture – a place where passionate professionals come together to make a difference.

Mō te tūnga - About the role:

• We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant, looking to level up.
• Provide support to the Chief Technology Officer and the Technology Manager
• This is a newly created temporary role to help manage workload as the team delivers multiple high-priority projects
• You’ll work closely with both leaders—who are approachable, professional, and great to collaborate with—to ensure day-to-day operations run smoothly.
• The role requires someone who’s adaptable, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced and changing environment
• This is a part-time temporary position, offering between 20 to 32 hours per week
• There is potential for the role to extend or become permanent for the right candidate, although not guaranteed

Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Diary and inbox management for two senior leaders
• Coordinating meetings, flagging priorities, managing calendars
• Proofreading and preparing board papers and reports
• Editing and formatting documents
• Supporting team events and coordinating with internal stakeholders across Auckland and Wellington
• Collaborating with the wider administration team for ongoing support

Ngā painga mōu? - What's in it for you?

• A chance to step into (or grow within) an EA role – perfect for a Personal Assistant ready to level up
• Work-from-home opportunities (potential for 2 days per week once trained and competent in the role)
• Central Auckland location close to public transport (parking available nearby via Parkable)
• Passionate, collaborative teammates who care about what they do – a fun and inclusive culture
• Cultural and community initiatives including Te Reo classes, Rainbow awareness workshops, and more
• Potential temporary-permanent opportunity
• All necessary equipment provided, and full support and training available from experienced colleagues

He kōrero mōu - About you:

• Organised, proactive, and calm under pressure – you thrive in fast-changing environments
• A clear and confident communicator – verbal, written, and via email
• Experienced with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
• Tech-savvy with the ability to pick up new systems quickly
• Strong admin experience – you may be a Personal Assistant ready for the next step or a newer EA
• Flexible and adaptable – ready to roll with shifting priorities, event dates and promotions
• Genuinely interested in technology, media, or public service

We recognise that neurodiversity is critical to a healthy, successful workplace. Our role is to uncover and advocate strengths via a psychologically safe recruitment experience. So, if a typical recruitment process doesn’t bring out your best, let us know. We want you to shine, not shy away.  
  
Next steps: 
 
Apply here with a CV in MS Word. You’ll need to hold NZ citizenship, residency, or have already secured a valid visa. Want to discuss your suitability further? Find me via our website.
We understand some job seekers choose not to apply if a role isn’t a 100% match. We’d encourage you to apply anyway or send us your details. If this isn’t right something else might be. 
  
A bit about Dakota, who's recruiting this role:
 
Packed with a passion for helping people and a love for all things analytical, recruitment and Dakota are two peas in a pod. Outside of work, you’ll find me in the outdoors, be it running, surfing, snow sports - the only exceptions being coffee, burgers and my dog Rooplestiltskin.
 
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