Executive Assistant

5 days ago

Christchurch Central, New Zealand Cancer Society of New Zealand Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

1 in 3. That's how many New Zealanders will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetimes. At the Cancer Society New Zealand, we're determined to change that. Every day we work to reduce the incidence and impact of cancer, and our goals are ambitious. Our Chief Executive plays a national leadership role in shaping our future — and we're looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to support her.

This is a high-trust role at the heart of the Cancer Society — supporting our Chief Executive and ensuring our national Board and Committees function with excellence.

Our vision is bold: a future free from cancer. To achieve it, we need an EA who can create clarity in complexity, maintain discipline in our governance systems, and build strong relationships across the motu.

About the role

You will run a highly efficient CE Office, anticipate needs, manage priorities and ensure the right information is in the right hands at the right time. You will lead governance workflows, coordinate Board and Committee meetings, produce high-quality minutes, manage delegations, registers and compliance, and uphold best-practice standards in every aspect of Board Secretariat work.

This role engages with Trustees, senior leaders, Divisions, Ministers, officials and external partners — requiring professionalism, discretion and strong relational intelligence. You will be relied upon for accuracy, judgment and the ability to keep pace in a dynamic environment.

What you will bring

  • Proven experience supporting a CE, Chair or senior executive in a complex organisation
  • Strong governance knowledge and confidence operating within Board environments
  • Exceptional writing, minute-taking and document quality
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and stay ahead of deadlines
  • High emotional intelligence and the ability to build trust quickly
  • Meticulous attention to detail and disciplined workflow management
  • Cultural competence and commitment to our kaupapa, including Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Why join us?

You will work alongside a visionary CE and an engaged national Board, contributing directly to the future direction of one of New Zealand's most trusted charities. This role offers flexibility, influence, purpose and the opportunity to strengthen the governance foundations of an organisation making a real difference in communities across Aotearoa.

If you are an EA who thrives in high-trust environments, excels in governance, and takes pride in delivering work of the highest standard, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape a future free from cancer.

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