Executive Assistant to ELT members x2
Executive Assistant to ELT members x2
National Support Office
Mō te Tūranga | About the Role
We're looking for two exceptional Executive Assistants to support members of our Executive Leadership Team (ELT). These are far more than traditional administration roles. You'll be a trusted business partner, working alongside senior leaders to manage priorities, coordinate governance activities, oversee executive workflows, and help drive organisational success. In these highly visible positions, you'll sit at the heart of key business initiatives, connecting executives with senior leaders, hospital teams, Board members, and external stakeholders. You'll provide seamless support through the coordination of complex calendars, executive communications, travel, meetings, events, and organisational activities. You'll also prepare high-quality presentations, reports, Board papers, and executive documentation while ensuring governance processes and critical deliverables run smoothly.
Beyond executive support, you'll play an important role in advancing strategic projects and organisational priorities, helping to maintain momentum and accountability across a wide range of initiatives. With exceptional attention to detail, strong judgement, and a proactive approach, you'll anticipate challenges, identify solutions, and create the structure that enables our leaders to focus on what matters most - delivering outstanding healthcare outcomes for New Zealanders. These roles are full-time permanent positions based in our National Support Office in the Auckland CBD.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- Extensive experience as an Executive Assistant supporting senior executives, Executive Leadership Teams, or Board-level leaders within a complex organisation
- Proven experience managing governance processes, Board meetings, committee administration, and minute taking
- Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing demands with ease
- Outstanding written communication skills, including experience preparing executive reports, presentations, and professional correspondence
- Advanced Microsoft Office 365 skills, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint
- Strong financial administration experience, including invoice processing, expense management, reconciliations, and budget tracking
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage effectively with senior leaders, external partners and stakeholders
- High levels of discretion, professionalism, and integrity when handling confidential information
- Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
- A proactive and solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to anticipate needs and stay one step ahead
- Experience working within healthcare, professional services, or similarly complex environments will be highly regarded
Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you:
- Competitive Rewards: Attractive remuneration package, relocation allowance, and employee referral bonus scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing: Funded health insurance, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, and generous Christmas/New Year breaks.
- Flexibility & Growth: Flexible working arrangements
- Perks & Community: Discounts from a range of partners and the opportunity to join our Employee Networks.
Ko wai matou | Our Organisation
At Southern Cross Healthcare, our purpose is clear: to advance quality healthcare across Aotearoa New Zealand. Our values shape everything we do:
- Care First – We lead with compassion, delivering care that’s deeply human through genuine manaakitanga.
- Better Together – Collaboration is our strength. We unite diverse skills and perspectives to create better outcomes for all.
- Pursue Excellence – We strive to improve, innovate, and excel every day—never settling, always aiming to deliver our best.
Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and foster a culturally safe environment that reflects manaakitanga and values the unique perspectives of our people. Our core value, Better Together, guides our goal to build a workforce that mirrors the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand.
If you have specific needs or would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation.
Haere mai, ā, mā te mahi tahi ka whai wāhi ki tētahi mea whai take, ka āwhina i ngā tāngata ki te whai oranga mā te whakaaro anō ki te tautiaki hauora
Join us, and together, each of us can be part of something important, helping people live their best lives by reimagining healthcare.
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