Associate Company Secretary

Associate Company Secretary

• Work at the enterprise level of a major State-Owned Enterprise
• Join a high-performing team with a strong culture and collaborative spirit
• Gain visibility across strategic and operational areas of NZ Post

Support governance excellence in a major SOE - work closely with senior leaders and gain enterprise-wide visibility

Mō te Tukurau Aotearoa - About NZ Post

At NZ Post, we're proud of the role we play in connecting communities across Aotearoa. We're investing in our people, technology, and sustainability to deliver even more for New Zealanders. Our values - Bring the real you, Stronger together, and Deliver the best - shape our culture and guide everything we do.

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Are you passionate about good governance and ready to make an impact at the enterprise level?

Based in Wellington and reporting to our Chief Governance Officer, this role offers the opportunity to work as part of the team that is accountable for the governance of all boards of directors within the New Zealand Post Group. As our Associate Company Secretary, you'll help shape and maintain best-practice governance systems across the New Zealand Post Group, ensuring compliance with the Companies Act and other relevant legislation.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting the Chief Governance Officer in fulfilling Company Secretary responsibilities across NZ Post Group.
• Leading governance operations for nominated boards and committees, including minute-taking.
• Advising on and drafting board papers, maintaining governance frameworks, and ensuring compliance with the Companies Act.
• Leading governance processes and contributing to the Group's Annual Integrated Report.
• Building strong relationships across the business and supporting senior leaders in delivering effective governance.
• Supporting the Governance & Sustainability Leadership Team with planning and coordination.
• Providing legal support (as capacity allows) to help manage risk and regulatory obligations.

Mōu - About you

As our ideal candidate, you'll be passionate about good governance, and thrive in a collaborative environment.  Along with your Bachelor's degree in Law and strong experience in a major law firm or corporate environment, your success in this role will be grounded in your:

• Proven expertise in corporate governance principles and practices;
• Familiarity with New Zealand governance frameworks and board operations;
• Exceptional writing skills and a high level of discretion and professionalism;
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills;
• A pragmatic approach to successfully delivering business projects.

He Aha Te Pai - What you'll love about us

We're passionate about our commitment to deliver the best for Aotearoa - to help businesses thrive, and to deliver what Kiwis care about.  Our permanent employees enjoy a variety of benefits including:

• Special rates on fantastic holiday home accommodation around New Zealand
• Retail shopping discounts with our partners
• An Employee Assistance programme to support you when you need it
• Plus more

Hiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whānau

Ready to be part of something bigger?

Apply now and help us shape the future of governance at NZ Post.  You can find out more details about this opportunity by downloading the JD on the NZ Post Careers page.  If you require additional information, please contact Nikki Tuhou.

Applications for this opportunity close on 9 November 2025.

All successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and will be subject to a security check and reference checks.  Some of our roles may also require a credit check and/or a drug test.

If you're interested in a role, please apply directly through our online portal. No one knows what we do and how we do it better than us, and our in-house talent team are experts at finding the right people for the right roles.  We won't consider candidates through agencies unless this has been previously approved.

There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded inour values.

We are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified and recognise the diversity and uniqueness of our workforce and reaffirm our commitment to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.