Entry Level Executive Assistant

Mā te kahukura ka rere te manu I With wings a bird will fly

At EY we believe that whoever you are, your uniqueness helps us stand apart.

We bring together extraordinary people, like you, to build a better working world.

Kei a koe te mana I The choice is yours

We are excited to offer a 12-month fixed-term contract for an Entry Level Executive Assistant to join our dynamic, fast-paced, and friendly EA Team in our Christchurch office. If you are organised, efficient, and eager to enhance your organisational skills while thriving in a team-oriented environment, we would love to hear from you.

As an executive assistant, your experience in business communication will help you to build effective relationships with important stakeholders and senior leaders. You'll have autonomy and clear responsibilities, working in our friendly, collaborative environment. 

Your key responsibilities

• Inbox and calendar management
• Travel management both Domestic and International
• Expense processing, adhering to firm deadlines
• Meeting scheduling and logistics, including catering and meeting room reservations
• Data entry for our in-house client relationship management database
• Assistance with Event Management coordination and logistics
• Document management, including document creation, editing, proof reading as examples
• Various ad hoc administration duties as and when required.

Ō Pūmanawa I What we’re looking for

Here’s our ‘wish list’ but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your strengths, what you want to learn, and how far you want to go.

• Minimum of 2+ years of work experience in a team environment
• Understanding of MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and MS Outlook
• Is an organised person who has a strong interest in organisation and is looking to build on these skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritise
• A positive attitude and happy to assist the wider EA team as a whole
• Effective problem-solving methods and out-of-the-box thinking

Kuhu mai ki a EY I Come, be a part of EY

• Explore how a career at EY is yours to build at www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment
• Discover how, when and where you can work at www.ey.com/nz/flexibility
• Learn about our commitment to DE&I at www.ey.com/nz/diversity-inclusiveness
• Understand how our benefits can support you at www.ey.com/nz/benefits

Apply now… we’re over 1,000 perspectives in Aotearoa New Zealand and we’re ready to welcome yours.

 At EY we take inclusivity seriously, and we’re committed to removing barriers and improving the employment prospects of people with disability or long-term health conditions. We encourage you to share any support and adjustments you need to be your best and participate equitably in our recruitment process. We understand sharing your needs with us can be daunting, so if you have questions before or during your application, we welcome you to get in touch at contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or +64 9 300 7044 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

Whāia te iti kahurangi I The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

EY | Building a better working world

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.

EY | Building a better working world 

Our preferred applicant will be required to undertake employment screening by EY or our external third-party provider.