Executive Assistant

About the role

Transpower, the owner and operator of New Zealand's national electricity transmission grid, is hiring an Executive Assistant to support up to two members of its Executive Leadership Team (ELT). The role sits in the Governance, Sustainability & Executive Office team, which supports governance, executive operations, the sustainability programme and corporate administration. It suits someone who enjoys working at pace, thrives on variety and takes pride in making things happen behind the scenes.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a complex executive diary, schedule and manage competing priorities
• Coordinate meetings, travel, events and leadership activities
• Support the preparation of executive, ELT and Board papers and reports
• Build relationships across divisions and help teams work effectively together
• Identify issues proactively and resolve administrative challenges
• Support leaders and teams with business, financial and operational administration
• Contribute to a collaborative Executive Assistant community that shares knowledge

Required profile

• Experience supporting senior leaders as an Executive Assistant, Team Coordinator, Personal Assistant or similar
• Ability to manage busy schedules, competing priorities and changing demands
• Strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail and discretion with confidential information
• Full New Zealand work rights required

Required skills

• Confident use of technology and systems, including Microsoft 365 tools
• Independent work with a collaborative, service-focused approach

Advantageous but not essential: experience in large or complex organisations, coordinating Board or governance activities, financial administration, process improvement and relevant administration or technology qualifications. Applications close 3 November 2026; applications are reviewed as they arrive and interviews may start early.