Executive Assistant to the Secretary General
An exciting position with plenty of scope for personal development and we're looking for someone with humour and humility to join our Red Cross whānau
Summary about this job
PA, EA & Secretarial
Company: New Zealand Red Cross
Location: Wellington
Work type: Full Time
Salary: n\a
Phone: +64-3-565-9591
Fax: +64-7-584-9238
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Detail information about job Executive Assistant to the Secretary General. Terms and conditions vacancy
Wellington
- Permanent/ Full time
New Zealand Red Cross is a member National Society of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), which is the world's largest humanitarian organisation. As part of the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, our work is guided by seven fundamental principles; humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.
New Zealand Red Cross plays a vital role in providing assistance to vulnerable people in Aotearoa New Zealand and overseas whose lives have become vulnerable through conflict, disaster or circumstance.
We are an organisation with over 14,500 voluntary members and 500 staff and we have an exciting opportunity for a professional Executive Assistant, supporting our Secretary General.
The Executive Assistant is a pivotal role in the Office of the Secretary General, coordinating the work of the Secretary General and facilitating the smooth and efficient running of the office. This is a fast-paced and exciting position with plenty of scope for personal development and we are looking for someone with humour and humility to join our Red Cross whānau.
In this role you will:
- Strategically manage the Secretary General's time, populate their long term calendar and evaluate opportunities to maximise travel and meetings with strategic priorities.
- Schedule and plan the Secretary General's day-to-day workload, organise their appointments, make travel arrangements, screen all inwards correspondence, draft communications and organise events.
- Develop efficient administrative systems to streamline the Secretary General's workflow and ensure they are able to lead the organisation efficiently and effectively.
We encourage you to apply for this role if you:
- Are an expert communicator with strong relationship management skills.
- Are a skilled planner who can identify priorities, support the delivery of project milestones and manage competing demands for time.
- Can demonstrate initiative, providing suggestions and making recommendations and connecting with the right people to make it happen.
- Are a self-starter, with the ability to work independently and with little direction.
- Have a minimum of 5 years providing support at an executive level.
If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for further information, please contact Katie Isaacs, Governance and Strategic Projects Coordinator at New Zealand Red Cross on 021 2282 068.
To view the job description and to apply for this job go to: "redcrosscareers.co.nz" & enter ref code: 4261274.
All applications MUST include a covering letter and CV.
Applications close at 5pm on 31 July 2018