An Australian home building company specializing in the construction of quality residential properties. The team focuses on delivering well-designed homes with efficient project management, accurate costing, and strong collaboration with suppliers and contractors.
Executive Assistant
Location
AET (UTC+10)
Posted
5 days ago
Salary
NZ$1.5K - NZ$2K / month
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Executive Assistant
D2B
Role Description We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Executive Assistant to become the right-hand support person to the Managing Director. This is a true Executive Assistant role that extends well beyond diary management and administration. The successful candidate will take ownership of: - Inbox management - Travel coordination - Reporting - Project administration - Workflow development - Business support You'll work closely with leadership to coordinate priorities, maintain project visibility, develop efficient workflows, and produce meaningful reporting that supports business decision-making. The ideal candidate is highly organised, technologically confident, and enjoys creating structure, improving processes, and staying one step ahead. Responsibilities - Executive Support (Primary Focus) - Provide high-level administrative support to the Managing Director - Proactively manage multiple email inboxes and prioritise communications - Draft correspondence, prepare documents, and respond to enquiries on behalf of the Managing Director where appropriate - Coordinate meetings, appointments, and calendar management - Organise domestic and international travel, accommodation, and itineraries - Prepare agendas, meeting notes, and follow-up action items - Act as the primary administrative support for day-to-day executive activities - Project Coordination & Workflow Management - Assist with managing projects using the firm's project management software - Monitor project progress and ensure deadlines are met - Develop and improve internal workflows and business processes - Create task lists, monitor outstanding actions, and follow up with team members - Maintain project documentation and process manuals - Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through better systems and processes - Reporting & Business Dashboards - Prepare executive reports and business performance summaries - Build and maintain management dashboards - Compile operational and project data into meaningful reports - Assist with acquisition and business growth reporting - Present information in a clear and professional format for leadership review - Support data-driven decision-making across the business - Business Administration - Prepare business documentation, presentations, and reports - Maintain organised digital filing systems and documentation - Coordinate internal communications and administrative activities - Assist with event planning and business initiatives where required - Support ad hoc operational and administrative projects - Continuous Improvement - Review existing administrative processes and recommend improvements - Assist with implementing new systems and technologies - Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process documentation - Leverage technology and AI tools to improve productivity and streamline administrative tasks - Support the ongoing growth and scalability of the business Qualifications - Previous experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Senior Administrative Coordinator - Exceptional organisational and time management skills - Excellent written and verbal English communication - Strong experience managing executive calendars and email inboxes - Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint - Experience preparing executive reports and business dashboards - Confident using project management software - Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities - High level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality - Ability to work independently and anticipate business needs Desirable - Previous experience supporting business owners or senior executives - Experience within a professional services or accounting environment - Experience creating reporting dashboards and executive presentations - Exposure to workflow automation and process improvement initiatives - Experience using AI tools to improve productivity and business administration Tools & Systems - Microsoft 365 - Google Workspace - Project management platforms (such as Asana, ClickUp, Monday.com or similar) - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft PowerPoint - CRM and cloud-based business systems - AI platforms including ChatGPT, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot
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