Executive Assistant to Tier Two Senior Leaders

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Are you a highly experienced EA looking for an opportunity to influence and shape your own role within a dynamic organisation? Join us and create positive change for Aotearoa and the world

  • Be part of a supportive, enthusiastic, and high performing team
  • Provide high level senior leader support and advice
  • Opportunity to work for an organisation driving climate action in Aotearoa

Mō mātou | About us:


He Pou a Rangi | The Climate Change Commission (the Commission) is an Independent Crown Entity established under the Climate Change Response Act 2002.

We provide independent, expert advice to the Government of Aotearoa on both mitigating and adapting to the effects of climate change, and we monitor and review the Government's progress towards its emissions reduction and adaptation goals.

The Commission plays a key role in developing and implementing clear and stable climate change policies in Aotearoa.

In the past three years we've provided advice on the first three emissions budgets, the direction of the emissions reduction plan, agricultural emissions pricing, and NZ Emissions Trading Scheme settings.

We are now expanding our work programme.

More details can be found here:
Our upcoming work » Climate Change Commission )

Ngā Tūnga | The Role:

This is a permanent position. The role is responsible for supporting the Commission's tier two Senior Leaders within a fast paced and dynamic environment.

This role will see the incumbent anticipating the Senior Leaders' needs and providing proactive support that enables them to be effective in their roles.

This role will work closely with our two other Executive Assistant's to deliver seamless executive support and backup.

The role will also proactively identify ways to improve the administrative processes and tools used to support the Tier Two Senior Leaders.

As a member of the Governance and Corporate Services team in a small and focussed organisation, the Executive Assistant will work in a collaborative way to help to create a culture that is outcome and customer-focussed, supportive, and empowering.


Ō pūmanawa | About you:

In addition, you will have:

  • Exceptional planning and organisational skills; including time and workflow management, prioritising tasks, and responsibilities in a complex and busy work environment.
  • High levels of integrity, with practised judgment and discretion.
  • Skilled in negotiation and influence.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Extensive experience with MS suite including advanced skills in Outlook and Word, as well as in Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

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