Senior Executive Assistant

This globally recognised organisation, based in Christchurch is well known for providing financial advisory services. Due to continued growth, they are seeking to appoint an experienced and versatile Senior Executive Assistant to be a part of their progressive business and provide high level executive support to their regional department Lead. 

About the role: 

This is full time busy office based influential role, requiring absolute discretion, foresight, and a high-level coordination. This is more than a traditional EA position. You will be an essential support partner to the Lead, ensuring smooth operations across their portfolio of business interests. From calendar management and meeting preparation to liaising with key stakeholders and clients, you will manage sensitive information and play a vital role in enabling strategic focus and business efficiency.

Key responsibilities include:

• End-to-end executive support, including proactive calendar and schedule management across the region
• Preparing briefs, meeting notes, and follow-ups for internal and external engagements
• Managing confidential correspondence and acting as a point of contact 
• Coordinating travel, monitoring industry developments, and assisting with investor or client relationship tracking
• Overseeing administration related to trusts, investments, and associated entities
• Assisting with ad hoc projects to ensure smooth executive office operations

 

About you: 

You will bring a global mindset, professional approach, and have experience supporting high-level executives, ideally within financial services, private investments or other professional set ups.  You will be confident managing shifting priorities, thrive in a role with complexity, and have a natural ability to anticipate needs before they arise.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Proven EA experience supporting senior leadership
• Ideally a tertiary qualification 
• Tech savvy and comfortable with modern AI, Power BI tools - essential
• Experience navigating highly confidential information and complex organisational structures
• Polished communication skills, both written and verbal
• A calm, composed, and professional demeanour under pressure
• The ability to balance flexibility with reliability, including responsiveness after hours when required

In return the company offers: 

• Competitive remuneration + bonus 
• Supportive team culture  
• Career progression and development 
• Opportunity to work with influential leaders
• Stable long term employment 

 

If this sounds like your next career move, click the APPLY button now. For more details contact Sapna 09 912 0774/027 7887 712 or email [email protected]

Please note we are moving quickly on this role so do not delay.