Executive Assistant

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Westland Milk Products Full time

Westland Milk Products is a well-known end-to-end dairy manufacturer with an excellent international reputation that embodies New Zealand's South Island West Coast spirit in all that it does.

We process over 700 million litres of milk a year and we are proud of the wide range of consumer and foodservice products, and dairy ingredients that we produce.


Purchased by Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co Ltd (Yili Group) in 2019, the pairing of Westland's strong dairying tradition, high quality raw milk, and exceptional quality products, combined with Yili's access to global resources and markets sees Westland continue to go from strength to strength as well as strengthening the ties between Asia and the Oceania region.


Based on site in Westland's Christchurch Office (Hornby), we are looking for a new Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to Yili's Chinese speaking Resident Director.

**This role will provide a range of support services including: - **- Providing accurate written and verbal English-Chinese (and vice-versa) interpretation and translation assistance - coordinating and communicating with Yili Headquarters (HQ) and Westland and its related entities

  • Working closely with other EA's, and facilitating communication with Westland's CEO and Executive Leadership Team and staff
  • Writing, editing and translating reports and documentation at a professional level across the business including reviewing translations of technical business terminology to ensure accuracy and consistency
  • Facilitating bicultural synergies
  • Meeting coordination, administrative support and expense management
  • Hosting any visitors from Yili HQ
  • National and international travel as and when required
**Applicants will therefore possess:
- *
  • Bilingual fluency (both written and verbal) in English and Chinese (Mandarin) with the ability to interpret and translate in both languages
  • Excellent relationship management skills and a superior level of attention to detail
  • A good degree of commercial/business acumen together with a high level of professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Excellent time management, coordination and administration skills
  • Can do attitude with a high level of service delivery and a willingness to "go the extra mile"
  • A flexible and adaptable approach along with exceptional problem solving and analytical skills
  • A proven ability to work collaboratively and relate well to a diverse workforce.
  • The ability to travel nationally and internationally when required
  • Prior experience working within or knowledge of the dairy industry is preferred.


This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-known company and provide a critical support link at a senior level, facilitating excellent bilingual communication and enhancing bicultural synergies.

We take pride and passion in everything we do, so come join us We will offer a competitive salary, health and other insurances and a workplace you are proud to say you are a part of Please see the accompanying position description (available on our Westland Careers page ) for further information.


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Job Details:

  • Reference # Posted on 14 Apr 2023
  • Closes on 01 May :55
  • Location(s)
  • Christchurch
  • Hornby, Rolleston
  • Expertise
  • Personal/Executive Assistant
  • Job level(s)
  • Experienced
  • Work type(s)
  • Permanent

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