Personal Assistant

Date Published- 02-Dec-2025-
- Advertising Ends- 12-Dec-2025-
- ID#- 14206-
- Role Type- Admin & Office Support-
- Work Type- Permanent Full-Time-
- Workplace Type- On-site-
- Country- New Zealand-
- Location- Auckland
- **Position Description**:
**Our Co-operative**
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Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō | Imagine Tomorrow with Us**
- At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves.
- Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution.
- Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change.
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Mō tēnei tūranga | About the Opportunity**
We’re on the hunt for a highly skilled Personal Assistant to keep our GRACE team (Governance, Risk, Audit, Communications and Events) operating at peak performance. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love variety, and want to play a pivotal role in a team that makes a real impact, this is your chance
- In this dynamic role, you’ll be the go-to person for time management, organisation, and seamless coordination, ensuring the Director and their team stay focused on what matters most. Your ability to anticipate needs and juggle competing priorities will make you an indispensable part of the the Governance, Risk, Audit, Communications and Events team.
- What You’ll Do
-- Own diary management and keep schedules running like clockwork
- Deliver polished correspondence, reports, and presentations with speed and accuracy
- Maintain smart systems for database and knowledge management
- Craft clear agendas and capture key outcomes from meetings and events
- Coordinate major meetings, events, and complex travel arrangements
- Manage reporting, expenses, purchase orders, and cost centres
- Support the Executive Assistant to the CEO and Board of Directors
- Handle Board travel, catering, and logistics
- Provide secretariat support to Committees and Incident Management when needed
Mōu | About You**You’re an experienced EA or PA who knows what it takes to support senior leaders. Discretion and confidentiality are second nature to you. You stay calm under pressure, think on your feet, and thrive on variety.
- **What sets you apart**:

- Exceptional **time management** and razor-sharp attention to detail
- Tech-savvy with strong **learning agility**
- Outstanding **written and verbal communication**
- A natural relationship builder with **strong networks**
- Confident decision-making and sound judgment
- **Ngā Aura | Our Values**
- At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone - no matter your background, identify or experience. These values guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other. Discover how your values align with ours by taking our Values Quiz
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Tā mātou oati | Our Commitment to You**
- We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, development, and work-life balance:

Fair and equitable pay
- Health and well-being programs (medical, mental health support)
- Professional development opportunities
- Career growth support
- Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible)
- Employee recognition
- Support for community involvement and cultural connection
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Ngā Mahi | A Career of Opportunities**
- At Te Mātāpuna Fonterra, we are inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values. Together, we create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level. As part of our Co-operative, you are an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy, and you can be here.
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Tātou Tātou | Join Us**
- Does this sound good to you? Come join our whānau - bring your whole self, and let's solve for better together.
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You, me, us together, Tātou, tātou.**
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He Wāhi mō te Katoa | Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion.**
- Inclusion is key to our Co-operative. We're building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in, believing it drives better decisions and innovation.
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Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply; we value your potential and growth.**
- If you face accessibility issues or need accommodations during the process, please contact your recruiter. We ensure fair participation, allowing you to be at your best. Tātou, tātou.
- Applications close at midnight on **12th December