Executive Assistant
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Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the Role
We are recruiting for an experienced Executive Assistant for a unique opportunity to join the Division of Health at the University of Waikato. Dedicated to undertaking research and teaching to achieve better, fairer health outcomes in Aotearoa, this is a great opportunity to join a new team on an exciting journey.
Providing high-level professional support to the Pro Vice-Chancellor of Health, you’ll understand the priorities, strategy and workflow of the senior leadership team to make sound judgements on the best use of time. This role involves managing high-level, urgent, and confidential matters and is central to engagement with both internal and external stakeholders. Success depends on ensuring that these key relationships function seamlessly and effectively.
A Typical Day
- Being the first point of contact on behalf of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and senior leaders
- Providing administrative support including document preparation for letters, memos and papers using the highest standards of formal business English
- Managing complex diaries for external and internal engagements
- Arranging meetings and appointments, liaising with internal and external stakeholders and coordinating papers and presentations required
- Developing sound administrative systems to support decision-making outcomes
- Establishing key relationships to enable the Pro Vice-Chancellor and senior leaders to perform their roles effectively
Ko wai koe? What You'll Bring
You will have experience supporting senior executive teams with the proven ability to balance competing priorities with a high degree of discretion and professionalism. You thrive in building relationships with a wide variety of people from different backgrounds and cultures and show genuine commitment to high-quality service. With experience working in complex organisations with extensive networks you will be flexible and can adapt to changing situations and priorities.
This is an outstanding opportunity within the Division of Health—a team with an ambitious vision to grow the health workforce and help deliver better, fairer health outcomes across Aotearoa. If you’re looking to join a fast-paced, dynamic environment where your work will have real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?
We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.
The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students, and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ in accordance with the NZ Immigration regulations which can be found here.
Ko te Tangata – For the People
The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.
E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.
Applications Close on May 15,2025
Please forward your CV to [email protected] or call Amy on 07 839 3685 at Asset Recruitment.
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