Business Assistant

You will be at the heartbeat of our operations in our Consulting business unit in Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland, providing high-level support to two Partners and their wider teams in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is highly organised, energetic and forward-thinking, with a positive approach and the ability to stay one step ahead. You’ll bring a fun, engaging and professional style, confidently anticipating needs, keeping pace and making sure nothing falls through the cracks. 

Responsibilities of the role: 

• Providing proactive day-to-day support to two Partners, including inbox management, meeting coordination and administrative support. 

• Managing complex calendars, balancing competing priorities, and anticipating what’s needed to keep things on track. 

• Building strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders – clients, Consulting teams, and internal stakeholders 

• Coordinating frequent domestic and international travel, including complex multi-leg itineraries, accommodation, visas and travel documentation. 

• Supporting wider Consulting teams with operational requirements in a dynamic, collaborative environment. 

• Planning and coordinating client meetings, workshops and internal events, including room bookings, virtual meeting support, and catering. 

• Acting as a trusted point of contact for Partners, clients and internal stakeholders. 

• Guiding and up-skilling our teams using multiple internal systems and supporting best practice. 

• Using AI-enabled tools to streamline ways of working, support project planning and reporting, and help teams stay organised and informed. 

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Skills and experience  

We're looking for someone who enjoys being one step ahead, thrives on organisation, brings positive energy to their work and doesn’t miss a beat. 

• 3-5 years' experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or Business Assistant, ideally within a professional services or corporate environment.  

• Proven experience supporting multiple senior leaders, managing competing priorities, and working at pace.  

• Exceptional diary management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple complex calendars and adapt quickly to changing priorities.  

• Strong proactive inbox management skills, confidently prioritising emails, anticipating actions, and managing follow-up.  

• Experience coordinating complex domestic and international travel, including detailed itineraries and logistics.  

• Excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.  

• A proactive, solution-focused mindset with the confidence to take initiative and work independently.  

• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills, with a collaborative and client-focused approach.  

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, with experience using systems such as Salesforce, Workday or similar, being advantageous.  

• The ability to quickly learn new systems, embrace new technology, and adapt to changing ways of working. 

• Confidence using AI-enabled tools to improve productivity, alongside strong project planning, tracking and reporting skills. 

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ 

• Growth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways 

• Reputation - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems. 

• Wellbeing - Life & income protection; Sonder/EAP/Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies) 

• Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture 

• Time off - Purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave; two recognition days provided each year; annual summer shutdown period 

• Whānau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave 

• Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals 

Mo te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for? 

Hit Apply now. To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, visit our careers site at https://www.pwc.co.nz/careers.html.  

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