About the organisation
BRANZ is an independent and impartial research, testing, and consulting company with the aspiration to deliver affordable, resilient, sustainable and quality buildings for Aotearoa New Zealand.
The organisation offers a fantastic culture with passionate, talented and committed staff, along with a supportive leadership group.
They are located in a large modern complex in Judgeford, a rural area only five minutes from the Transmission Gully Pāuatahanui interchange.
About the role
As Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive and Board Secretary, you will play a vital role in supporting the Chief Executive, Executive Leadership, the Board and other key stakeholders. This fantastic role will require a high-performing Executive Assistant who can operate above and beyond the traditional EA role.
You will be integral to the success of the Chief Executive through your calm and unflappable manner, and draw on your expertise in proactively managing the CE’s busy calendar, arranging travel and events, and acting as key liaison for day-to-day activities and planning processes.
In addition you will perform the role of Board Secretary where you’ll be responsible for facilitating and organising the efficient running of Board and Committee meetings, management of Director recruitment and onboarding, and expertly capturing the board meetings as an experienced minute taker.
About you
The successful candidate will be a resourceful, friendly and proactive individual who can build and maintain excellent stakeholder relationships. You will be a key member of the team who brings a positive attitude and willingness to help in all capacities. You’ll need to be confident working in a busy and dynamic environment where things aren’t always black and white and will require excellent judgement to help balance urgent issues with long-term priorities. In addition, you’ll have superb attention to detail and be highly responsive and efficient in your work.
You will also be able to demonstrate prior experience in the following areas:
What BRANZ offers
BRANZ’s workplace is unique. It’s set in beautiful rural surroundings in Judgeford only a 30-minute drive from Wellington city. The office is modern and includes a subsidised café, pool table, table tennis table, showers, storage lockers and a large specialist library. There’s free EV charging stations, and parking right at the door.
Physical and mental wellbeing is important and there’s fully funded Southern Cross medical insurance, income protection insurance and access to free counselling services.
The organisation is underpinned by a culture of collaboration. All people attend training to provide the insights and tools to help establish, maintain, and grow the collaborative culture.
What’s next
To apply for this position please visit our Hot Jobs at www.h2r.co.nz, and refer to reference number 933320. For further information please contact Alicia Clegg on 04 499 9471 or alicia.clegg@h2r.co.nz. All applications will be acknowledged by email. Applicants will be screened as they apply, and the advert will close once a suitable candidate is identified.
