Executive Assistant

2 weeks ago


Wellington City, New Zealand The Institute of Environmental Science & Research (ESR) Full time

GNS Science, Te Pῡ Ao occupies a unique place in New Zealand’s science landscape. For more than 150 years we’ve been producing world-leading Western knowledge-based Earth science research. Now, our practice is evolving to explore and include mātauranga Māori in our research. This - coupled with people who are passionate and committed to science that has real impact - means we are actively working to bringing our vision of a cleaner, safer, more prosperous New Zealand to life. GNS offers a supportive and flexible work environment, professional career development and generous employee benefits.

We are seeking an executive assistant to our General Manager Business Services to provide confidential and timely support at a strategic level. You will think fast on your feet, calm under pressure, and be a natural problem solver.

The role

You will work closely to support the General Manager Business Services and their direct reports whilst also working collaboratively with other Executive Assistants in GNS to deliver on a wide range of organisational priorities. You will be exposed to varied and interesting work, with the opportunity to learn something new each day. Working alongside experienced leaders, you will gain satisfaction from knowing you are contributing to the broader success of the organisation and the important work we do for a cleaner, safer, more prosperous New Zealand.

**Responsibilities**:
With managing and coordinating the diary and workload of a General Manager you will have your hands full. You’ll organise meetings and workshops including liaising with your counterparts in other organisations to set these up. You’ll take on projects that require an eye for detail and the co-ordination of a wide range of people. You’ll undertake the preparation of agendas, collate and contribute to papers due for Executive, Board and Committee meetings and take minutes as required. Accuracy is essential along with an eye for detail and an overview of the big picture. You will also support the General Manager’s direct reports as part of the wider Business Services group.

About you

You’ll be an experienced PA/EA, used to working with a smile in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You’ll be diplomacy personified - able to hold the confidences and confidentiality of the work matters you’ll be exposed to with unquestionable integrity and not an ounce of gossip.

Calm under pressure, you will know how to keep things on track, support the GM to deliver on multiple fronts and keep ahead of what’s coming next. You can juggle multiple balls without dropping them and enjoy being in a support role.

You’ll be comfortable liaising with people from throughout the organisation, including the Board of Directors and have a knack for getting things done through and with others.

Why work for GNS Science?

Our work helps New Zealanders understand and address climate change, find and use greener energy and better manage the impacts of natural disasters on their homes and communities.

People come from all over the world to work for GNS Science. We foster a positive, collaborative culture, we invest in our people and provide a safe, diverse and inclusive workplace.

Want to know more?

View the full position description for this role here

Applications close at 11.55 pm on Wednesday, 7 February 2024


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