Lyttelton Port Company Looking for Executive Assistant at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Full Time

• EA role supporting the Executive Leadership Team
• 9 months, fixed-term contract based in Lyttelton
• Superannuation
• Subsidised CCC gym membership
• Office outlook second to none, 360-degree scenic views
• Free car parking

Ka whati te tai, ka pao te tōrea

When opportunity arises, we must be ready to strike before it passes

About the role

This role requires a high level of initiative, diplomacy, and excellent communication skills in dealing with all staff and external parties.

Key duties will include diary and schedule management, supporting other EA functions and managing events, travel arrangements and general administration.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have previous experience supporting senior executives. As an all-rounder you will thrive on planning, organising, meeting deadlines and juggling multiple priorities and have a flexible and autonomous approach to your work.

You will have Excel and PowerPoint skills along with outstanding customer service, relationship building, written and verbal communication capabilities. Resilience and adaptability are critical as you will be dealing with high level work as well as the pressure that comes with that.

• Administration and office management experience with 5+ years at Executive Assistant level.
• Comprehensive knowledge of administration systems, functions and processes.
• Extensive proven experience in using Microsoft Office Suite.
• IT savvy, passionate about use of technology, capable of providing support for digital technology and devices such as cloud-based access and storage platforms, mobile phones, tablets, lap-tops and audio-visual equipment.
• Experience in the successful co-ordination, planning and implementation of large meetings and events.
• Strong planning focus with attention to detail and the ability to multi-task under deadline pressure.
• Able to use initiative, proactive in taking action, and persistent in addressing issues.
• Demonstrated willingness and capacity to work under limited direction and achieve work objectives in a timely manner with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

About LPC

We are Lyttelton Port Company (LPC), the largest Port in the South Island, committed to Leading the Way for our people and our region. Our head office location on Lyttelton/Whakaraupo Harbour offers a unique and special environment reminding us of our kaitiakitanga role in protecting this beautiful location.

With a focus firmly on the future, LPC is a vital link in both Canterbury, the South Island, and New Zealand’s supply chain. We are a company focused on our people and have a passion to strengthen our position as a key hub port in the global transport network. Simply put, we ensure the essential goods and services our region needs are delivered every day.

This is an exciting time to join LPC as we experience continued growth and face into the challenges of delivering a sustainable future focused operation.

Pre-employment Tests

LPC require all successful candidates to pass a Pre-employment Medical which includes a Drug and Alcohol Test, Pre-Employment Ministry of Justice Check, and a Pre-employment ACC Check.

Eligibility

Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand is a requirement.

Apply for this role

If you’re up for the challenge, please hit the apply button now!

Applications close: Tuesday 6 February 2024

For further information, please email [email protected]