Are you an exceptional Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced, high-trust environment? Do you enjoy being the person who keeps everything running seamlessly behind the scenes while supporting senior leaders to perform at their best?
This is a unique opportunity to work at the centre of strategic decision-making, supporting Cawthron's Chief Executive Officer, Chief People Officer and Board of Directors. As Executive Assistant you'll be a trusted partner who provides proactive executive support to help ensure organisational priorities stay on track.
As Board Secretary, you'll work closely with our Board of Directors and Committees, coordinating governance processes, preparing agendas and papers, maintaining governance records, tracking actions and ensuring the timely flow of information.
This is a role for someone who enjoys variety, operates with professionalism and discretion, and takes pride in bringing order, structure and momentum to complex environments.
You will bring significant experience supporting senior executives, governance and Board processes, exceptional organisational skills, excellent written communication, sound judgement and discretion, strong relationship management capability, advanced Microsoft 365 skills and a proactive continuous-improvement mindset.
You will gain exposure to executive leadership, organisational strategy and governance while working closely with a broad range of stakeholders. No two days are the same, and your work will have a visible impact on organisational success.
Cawthron offers life and rehabilitation insurance, wellbeing initiatives including WorkRide and a supportive, collaborative and diverse culture.
You will gain exposure to executive leadership, organisational strategy and governance while working closely with a broad range of stakeholders.
No two days are the same, and your work will have a visible impact on organisational success. Cawthron offers life and rehabilitation insurance, wellbeing initiatives including WorkRide and a supportive, collaborative and diverse culture.
If you're an experienced Executive Assistant looking for a role where you can contribute beyond administration, influence organisational success, and work alongside senior leaders and governors at the highest level of the organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your exceptional organisational skills, sound judgement and passion for making things happen in a role where your impact will be visible every day. Please include a cover letter outlining why you are interested in this role and reflecting on the following:
Your experience in supporting senior executives and the approach you have found most effective in helping them succeed.
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Your experience in supporting Boards, Committees or governance processes, the responsibilities you hold, and the aspects of governance administration you are most confident in?
- As this role requires managing competing priorities, sensitive information and multiple stakeholders, please provide an example of a complex situation you successfully coordinated and explain how you ensured a positive outcome.
Click here to review the Role Description (available via our careers page)
Applications close on 8th September 2026 at 5:00pm sharp so don't delay if you want to be considered for this impactful role!
At Cawthron we strive for equitability and inclusion, if you there are accommodations that we can provide to support you throughout the recruitment process, or for any questions about the role, please email [email protected]
Note: We may conduct some pre-employment checks, including but not limited to, verification of qualifications, eligibility to work in New Zealand, and background police checks.
