Senior Executive Assistant

About the role

Partners Life, one of New Zealand’s largest life and health insurers, is seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to support the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Reporting to the CEO, you will lead a small executive support team and ensure senior leaders can operate efficiently.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for the CEO and CFO, anticipating needs and ensuring smooth operations.
• Lead and support a team of Executive Assistants.
• Manage complex diaries, coordinate meetings, events and travel arrangements.
• Draft, edit and proofread correspondence, reports and presentations.
• Prepare agendas, minutes and supporting documentation for executive, board and committee meetings.
• Support off‑site events and meetings.
• Handle expenses, invoices and related administrative processes.
• Liaise professionally with internal and external stakeholders, including international group partners.
• Track project deadlines and deliverables.

Required profile

• Seasoned Executive Assistant with a proactive, ownership‑driven mindset.
• 5+ years of experience supporting senior executives, preferably in a fast‑paced global corporate or professional services environment.
• Strong organisational skills, curiosity and a flexible, can‑do attitude.
• Excellent communication, able to interact confidently with diverse personalities.
• Calm under pressure and capable of juggling multiple priorities.

Required skills