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Executive Assistant

ADMIN • Christchurch, Canterbury 8011, New Zealand • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Proven high-level executive/administrative support in a professional services or project-based environment.
  • Discreetly handle confidential information with sound judgement and integrity.
  • Must hold NZ permanent resident or NZ citizenship status.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Intermediate

Description

The Opportunity:

Join a team of innovative, talented individuals working in some of New Zealand’s most exciting development projects. Inovo has a reputation for a professional, collaborative approach, drawing on our invaluable knowledge and extensive experience across the wider team. We are respected in the project management, project planning and land development sectors for a comprehensive range of services, covering all phases of the project process.

 

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive professional to support the General Manager and senior leaders within Inovo. Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about providing exceptional executive support? If so, then apply now!

 

About you:

  • Highly organised and proactive, with the ability to manage complex schedules, competing priorities, and executive support functions with professionalism and efficiency.
  • A trusted and discreet professional who handles confidential information with sound judgement and integrity.
  • An excellent communicator who builds strong relationships with internal teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders at all levels.
  • Detail-oriented and solutions-focused, ensuring reports, meeting papers, and documentation are accurate, polished, and delivered on time.
  • Adaptable and collaborative, able to support strategic initiatives, governance processes, and day-to-day operations in a fast-paced environment.
  • Committed to continuous improvement, with a focus on streamlining administrative systems, enhancing workflows, and supporting organisational success.
  • It is essential you hold either NZ permanent resident or NZ citizenship status.

 

What you will bring

  • Proven experience providing high-level executive or administrative support within a professional services or project-based environment.
  • Exceptional diary management, coordination, and organisational skills, with the ability to anticipate needs and prioritise effectively.
  • Strong minute-taking, reporting, and document management capabilities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • The confidence to liaise professionally with senior leaders, Board members, clients, and external stakeholders.
  • A positive, can-do attitude with the ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and contribute to a high-performing team culture
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills, including SharePoint, with experience using desktop publishing software highly regarded.

 

Working at Inovo

We are a team of professional, hardworking people who are genuine, diverse, and caring. We take the time to understand our clients’ needs and provide support throughout every stage of the project lifecycle. Those who work with us value our openness to robust discussion and original ideas, combined with the depth of experience we bring from New Zealand and international planning, civil engineering, surveying, consenting, project, and construction sectors.

 

What sets us apart is our culture. We are personable and collaborative, and we genuinely enjoy working together. Our business directors and senior leaders are approachable and actively foster a culture of teamwork and support, not only in the workplace but also for life outside of work. By investing in our people and resources, we continue to build a dynamic, innovative workplace where our teams and our clients can thrive.

 

If you are ready to join a forward-focussed, high-achieving team that will give you the opportunity to thrive, grow and develop, get in touch by email careers@inovo.nz.

 

Inovo offers a competitve remuneration package, a modern work environment, career development potential, a diverse range of projects and a supportive, progressive work culture.  Take a look at our website to see some of the projects we are proudly involved in – www.inovo.nz.