Entry Level Executive Assistant

At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. 

We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. 

Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou, ka ora ai te iwi  

With your contribution and my contribution, together we will thrive. 

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 team. 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. This role is based in our Ōtautahi (Christchurch) office. 

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. No two days are ever the same! Daily tasks include: expense processing, meeting scheduling and logistics, document management: including document creation, editing and proof reading; and data entry for our in-house client relationship management database.

He Rourou Pūmanawa I What we look for 

Ideally, you'll have the skills and attributes below but don’t worry if you don’t tick all the boxes. We’re interested in your aptitude, attitude and willingness to learn.

• To be considered for this role you must have a minimum of 2+ years of work experience in a team environment 
• Understanding of MS Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) and MS Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Is an organised person who has a strong interest in organisation and is looking to build on these skills.
• 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

Kia kotahi ai ngā rourou ki EY I Come, be a part of EY

At EY, we’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

• Career development: At EY, your career is yours to shape! We’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences www.ey.com/nz/careerdevelopment
• Flexible work arrangements: Our flexible work policies empower you to balance your professional and personal life, fostering a culture of trust and autonomy. 

Diversity, equity, and inclusiveness (DE&I) are core to who we are, how we work and how we live our values. We encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities, cultures, sexual orientations, and gender identities and are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment experience for all. 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 +61 3 8650 7788 (option 2). Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

He rourou kai kei ō ringa hei tākoha? Tēnā haria mai!    

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today 

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