Executive Assistant

1 day ago

Christchurch Central, New Zealand WSP New Zealand Full time

*What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?*At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

As the premier design, engineering and environmental consultancy in Aotearoa New Zealand, WSP exists to future-proof our cities and environment. We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2000+ expert professionals in 35 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.   *Executive Assistant (Christchurch)*We are looking for an experienced and exceptional Executive Assistant to provide high level of support for our Director – Earth, Environment and Water.

To be successful in this role, you will thrive in a busy and collaborative environment, be very proactive and organised and understand the need for high levels of confidentiality. *The Role:*

  • Provide extensive diary and travel management
  • Determine priority of incoming communications
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Preparing financial and management reports; proof reading, formatting and drafting
  • Process invoices, expenses, timesheet queries, gather documents for approval
  • Minute taking from Earth, Environment, Water and Power (EEWP) Leadership Meetings and Project Governance Meetings
  • Support the wider administration team including EA to the Managing Director
  • Collaborating national EEWP Leadership Team including technical directors and client directors

**About you:****

  • Proven track record of experience and achievement in a similar support role
  • Proven experience in supporting multiple executives
  • Strong proficiency in digital tools and platforms for executive operations, such as Microsoft 365, co-pilot, and workflow automation
  • Broad knowledge of administration systems and processes including financial management, IT systems and project management frameworks
  • Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Proven ability to develop trust and credibility at the executive level
  • Strong communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated experience in travel and diary management
  • Willingness to work in a flexible and dynamic environment
  • Have the ability to be agile and adaptable in a fast past environment
  • Sound problem solving skills
  • Comfortable working with contracts and detailed tender documents.

**With us, you can. Apply today.****

We will review applications as they come in, so if this opportunity sounds like you, don't wait to apply

For more details reach out to Brooke Campbell-Town (Talent Lead/Business Partner - Executive Talent) via email: brooke.campbell-

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