Executive Assistant

4 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand The University of Auckland Full time

Full-time
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Campus: Auckland City Campus
- Position Number: 55565462
- UoA Department Name: Org Perf & Improvement

**Company Description**:
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, with a turnover of $1.3bn, including research revenue of over $300m generated across eight diverse faculties and two research institutes. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 45,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.

Our mission and values place a strong emphasis on both our student body and our scholarly community, and we work with both community and enterprise to advance the well-being of the peoples of Auckland and New Zealand, with a clear commitment to pursuing sustainability.

**Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
**We have an opportunity for an Executive Assistant.

As a key partner to senior University leadership, this is an exceptional opportunity to provide high quality operational and executive administrative excellence. These dynamic and fast-paced roles ensure leaders’ time is maximised and organised effectively to support the delivery of the University’s purpose and strategy consistent with organisational values and Te Ao Māori Principles.

This is a **full-time** (37.5 hours per week), **permanent** opportunity.

The salary range is $67,000 to $79,000 and will be dependent on experience.

For more detailed information on the role, please review this position description.

**Qualifications**:
**He kōrero mōu | About you**

You will be comfortable working in a busy environment, all while not sacrificing the quality of the interactions with your customers and stakeholders. Working with people will be something you enjoy and being able to make considered decisions, in line with policies and procedures will come naturally.

**Important Skills | Nga Pūkenga Motuhake**
- Relevant qualification in administration, software, office systems and processes at the Diploma Level or the equivalent gained through practice, experience, and training.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment requiring high levels of customer service focus and excellent organisational skills.
- Excellent communication including both written and verbal and interpersonal skills.
- An ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative to solve complex problems requiring judgment and accurate interpretation of established information.
- Minimum 5 years in an EA or Office Manager role.
- Experience in working with dynamic leader/s at Director level.
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment requiring high levels of customer service.

**Additional Information**:
The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university and maintains significant computational, laboratory and analytic facilities. Auckland itself is frequently rated as one of the world’s most liveable cities.

The University is committed to providing an excellent working environment through:

- Flexible employment practices (including working from home, flexible hours)
- Up to 6.75% company superannuation scheme
- A competitive salary with five weeks’ annual leave

In addition, we also offer career development programmes, discounted car parking, a generous parental leave allowance, childcare and a number of other discounts on internal and external services.

For more information,please visit Staff Benefits.

**Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**

Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of** 31 August 2023 **to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.

**Additional information**

**_Overseas Applicants_**

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