Executive Assistant

7 days ago

Auckland CBD, New Zealand Goodman Fielder New Zealand Limited Full time NZ$100,000 - NZ$165,000 per year

The Opportunity

We're looking for a proactive and highly organised Executive Assistant to support our Head of Sales and Marketing, Export and other Senior Leaders. This is a key role within the GFNZ leadership team, ensuring smooth operations, supporting strategic priorities, and enabling our leaders to deliver at their best.

Working as part of a high-performing EA team based in the Auckland CBD, you'll provide exceptional executive, administrative, and stakeholder support in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

What you will do

  • Provide high-level executive support, including complex diary and inbox management
  • Coordinate travel, expenses, invoices and supplier payments
  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders with professionalism and discretion
  • Plan and execute events, meetings, and large-scale leadership sessions
  • Support additional senior leaders as required
  • Ensure seamless day-to-day operations through proactive problem-solving and organisation

What you will bring

  • Strong EA experience supporting senior executives (MD/CEO level)
  • Exceptional planning, organisation and time management skills
  • High proficiency across Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Demonstrated experience managing travel, events and high-volume administration
  • A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to self-manage
  • Outstanding communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships at all levels

About us

We are a leading regional food company across Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific, delivering some of New Zealand's most iconic and trusted brands — including Vogels, Meadow Fresh, Molenberg, Puhoi Valley, Fortune and Edmonds. We also supply key ingredients to Foodservice customers such as fats/oils, rice, sugar and flour.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We're driven by our values - We Grow Together, We Keep Things Simple, We Get Stuff Done - and we are committed to being a place where people can grow meaningful and long-term careers.

Benefits

  • Start an exciting new role in 2026
  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Flexible working options and great work-life balance
  • Career development and long-term stability
  • Collaborative, high-performing, and supportive EA team

Step into 2026 as the EA who keeps the business moving — own the pace, shape the day, and grow your career.

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