Executive Assistant

3 days ago

Christchurch Central, New Zealand Ryman Healthcare Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

About Ryman Healthcare

At Ryman, we believe the measure of a full life is one that gets richer with age.

Ryman Healthcare is a leader in retirement living and aged care. Our purpose is to enhance freedom, connection, and well-being for people as we grow older. We own and operate 49 villages across New Zealand and Australia and employ approximately 7,700 team members. We're proud to be the first healthcare company to receive the Wellbeing Tick.

At the heart of our business, everything we do must be 'Good enough for mum and dad.'

What will you do?

This is an exceptionally busy and varied role supporting two senior executives and their leadership teams. You'll be the go-to person for coordination, communication, and execution across a wide range of responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Proactively plan and prioritise work to support both executives
  • Manage complex calendars, communications, and reporting
  • Coordinate and support project delivery and cross-functional initiatives
  • Organise meetings, travel, and events with precision and care
  • Leverage technology and systems to achieve efficiencies across the team
  • Contribute to a positive, high-energy team culture

Who are you?

You're an experienced EA who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys being at the centre of operations. You're bursting with energy, dynamic, and extremely agile. You're a real doer who rolls up your sleeves and gets things done.

You'll bring:

  • Proven experience in a similar role supporting senior executives
  • Exceptional organisational skills and ability to juggle multiple priorities
  • Competent across the Microsoft suite, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint (building and managing shared files)
  • Extremely tech-savvy with systems and tools, leveraging technology for efficiency
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
  • Intelligent, proactive, and solutions-focused
  • Calm under pressure and resilient in the face of change
  • Clear communicator who values simplicity and clarity
  • Collaborative team player who builds trust and connection

What's in it for you?

If you are interested in joining an organisation with a clear purpose and a commitment to innovation, kindness, and excellence, we would love to hear from you

  • Opportunity to grow your professional skills
  • Additional wellbeing leave and ability to purchase extra annual leave
  • Access to over 40 discounts with well-known brands across health, banking, insurance, and retail
  • Enjoy free fruit and a modern office environment
  • Social club events and bring your dog to work Fridays

At Ryman, we support an environment where everyone feels welcome to be themselves. We embrace diversity and celebrate individual uniqueness, encouraging anyone wanting to work for Ryman to apply.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means a job ad may close before the advertised close date.

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