Board Secretary

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Permanent, full-time

About the role
The Electricity Authority is an Independent Crown Entity that regulates the electricity market. We are the kaitiaki of electricity. Our purpose is to enhance New Zealander's lives, prosperity and environment through electricity.
As the Board Secretary you will play a crucial role in providing proactive high-quality support to the Authority's board.

Your primary responsibility will be to ensure efficient management and interactions between Board members, the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive, and the Senior Leadership team (SLT).

Reporting directly to the Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive, you will be instrumental in facilitating effective communication and collaboration within the organisation with internal and external stakeholders.

Why work for us?

We know it is important to maintain a healthy work life balance and in recognition of this the Authority offers several benefits and initiatives to support our staff achieve this.


This includes:

- a competitive salary
- ongoing training, support, and professional development
- opportunities for career advancement
- a range of health, wellbeing, and social initiatives including wellbeing and working from home allowances, EAP services, monthly wellbeing, and social events and much more.

Are you someone with the following?

  • A relevant qualification and/or experience as a Board Secretary or Executive Assistant
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills with strong attention to detail
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to form, maintain and manage relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders at all levels
  • Excellent organisation and time management skills with the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines whilst preserving the highest level of accuracy and confidentiality
  • A cando attitude and high level of initiative, sound judgement and discretion
Are you interested?

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