Personal Assistant
Perm, full time
Auckland based

Mō te tūranga | About the Role
As the Personal Assistant, you will work behind the scenes to make it all happen. You will provide the highest level of professional support to the Heads of Product (Consumer, Business & Everyday Banking portfolios) while seamlessly co-ordinating an effective and efficient office, driving administration tasks and generally supporting the team.

As a key contact for external and internal relationships, you will support and build positive relationships. You will co-ordinate the busy team and your outstanding organisational skills will be utilised while managing a busy diary, travel bookings and accommodation, preparation of documentation for presentations, special projects and operations support to the Heads of Product and wider team. You will also be required to prepare agendas, meeting co-ordination, minute taking, action recording and tracking.

You will be a promoter of a positive team culture, being collaborative, along with a shared drive for excellence, utilising care, discretion, professionalism and exercising discretion and confidentiality is essential.

This role requires someone who is resilient, adaptable, initiative, and has strong attention to detail and the ability to problem solve and deal with complex and at times challenging requests. We are looking for someone with confidence, tenacity, and a can-do attitude that can add immediate value to this mutli-faceted role.

From time to time, you may be required to provide support to the EA to the GM.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

Several years' experience in large complex, corporate environments.
Proven success in a Personal Assistant supporting a Senior Manager or Executive.
Ability to work in a dynamic, time constrained environment at pace, with composure and professionalism.
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, One Notes, Teams, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strictest confidentiality and discretion.

Westpac Hei Wāhi Mahi | Working at Westpac
Immersing yourself in a supportive team environment, and receive some of the best banking, and lifestyle benefits in the market along with:
4 weeks standard holiday + 5 additional days of wellbeing leave to support you to be your best

Additional purchased leave options up to 4 weeks per year
Banking benefits, insurance discounts and superannuation scheme
Career growth – we promote internal capability; we have programmes that recognise star performers
Generous parental leave – and top up government paid parental leave
School holiday subsidy - help you balance work and family during school holiday
2 Volunteer days per year

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation
At Westpac, we’re working together to build a fairer and stronger New Zealand for our people, customers, and communities. For over 160 years we’ve been driven by our purpose to Create Better Futures Together.

What makes us unique are the incredible people we’re lucky enough to have walk through our doors every day. The giant ‘W’ on our building doesn’t just stand for Westpac – it says, double you. We’re a place that values, rewards and recognises individuality. Where you can be your whole self, your true self, and your best self. We’re recognised as a place where talent is developed, where passions are fuelled and where ambitions of all shapes and sizes thrive. And it all starts with you!

Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!

Apply today with your CV and Cover Letter.
The people of Aotearoa, New Zealand hail from many cultures and backgrounds. At Westpac New Zealand, we draw on this enormous talent pool to cultivate a team rich in ability and empowered to reach its full potential. Our aim is to be brave challengers, celebrating our differences and relentlessly advocating for our customers. It starts with us – we believe that when we care deeply and do our best for our people, they’ll do their best for our customers. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply, including those who are neurodiverse, have chronic health conditions or disabilities – your attitude and passion are as important to us as your experience, qualifications and capabilities.

Mahi tahi tātou, kaha ake tātou | Together Greater

Applications close:
14 February 2025

Personal Assistant

Westpac New Zealand

Personal Assistant

Westpac New Zealand

Auckland

Westpac New Zealand

Personal Assistant

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