Executive Assistant, Auckland

Job Category: Administration&Office Support Company Description Waikato Milking Systems is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of dairy systems and technology. Our focus is on high performing milking solutions and dairy technology including rotary milking systems, herringbone and parallel systems, dairy automation, milk yield recording, cow identification, animal heat and health systems, sorting and animal management, dairy management systems and milk cooling. Waikato Milking Systems global headquarters and engineering divisions are located in Hamilton, NZ with offices and Warehouses in USA, UK, Ireland, and China, with agents and customers in every dairying nation in the world.Job Description We need a confident, professional Executive Assistant to join our friendly Team at Waikato Milking Systems, based at Horotiu. You will be responsible for providing professional support to the Chief Executive Officer and Executive team. Duties include preparation of Board papers, correspondence; travel and support for events; managing activities linked to monthly meetings of the Board; supplier and stakeholder relationship management; and general administration support for the wider Executive Team.In addition, you will support the New Product Development Team with Technical Administration Support which include formatting technical content derived from Product Managers into existing templates and manuals. Qualifications To be successful you will: Be a confident, engaging, professional with a sense of funHave an administration or business-related qualification or minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a similar role supporting an executive role Have advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint Be methodical, process driven and comfortable working with documentation and templates, e.g., preparation of Board PapersEnjoy supporting and contributing to key company projects globally Be comfortable to take the initiative and work with discretion Have exceptional communication skills Be flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities Be an excellent manager of your own time and priorities Have a natural ability to build and maintain relationshipsAdditional Information Benefits of joining the team: Flexibility Friendly and supportive team environment Applicants must have the right to live and work in New Zealand. #J-18808-Ljbffr