
Personal Assistant
- Dunedin
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The Personal Assistant will primarily provide administration support to the Project Director however, the role will also support the broader team to ensure the Project's collective success
- The Personal Assistant will perform a range of tasks to ensure smooth running of the project.
- The Personal Assistant will act as a point of contact between the Project Team, Participant companies, and the Project stakeholders
- Provide comprehensive calendar support, prioritising engagements and ensuring smooth communication across internal and external stakeholders
- Handle scheduling, minute-taking, and follow-up actions for meetings -including with external stakeholders and clients
- Administer finance processes as required including organising travel overseeing purchase orders, invoices, and expense claims, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Company procedures/policies
- Assist in preparing and submitting papers, including but not limited to reports, presentations, and technical papers.
- Assist in the preparation of documents including letters, policies, papers, guidelines, presentations, management plans
- Registering and overseeing incoming and outgoing correspondence and documentation
- Actively liaise/build strong relationships and networks with client, project team, subcontractors and suppliers
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements and all relevant Company and Group policies and processes.
- NZQA level 3 certificate
- Previous experience in the construction industry is desirable
- Relevant administration qualifications and/or proven experience as a Personal Assistant (5-10 years) preferably supporting senior management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) and collaborative tools such as SharePoint and/or OneDrive for Office 365
- Experienced in report writing (including layout and formatting)
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences
- A deep understanding of how various groups and strategic leaders interrelate, coupled with a high emotional intelligence to influence stakeholders in support of Project goals
- Strong multitasking abilities, exceptional time management, and maintaining confidentiality.