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Executive Assistant - Wellington

Chorus New Zealand Limited · 201-1000 employees

Wellington
HybridFull timePart timeMid level

About the job

Nau mai, haere mai. We’re Chorus. You may have already heard about us and know we’re the team empowering the digital future of Aotearoa with our ultra-fast fibre. We’re a talented bunch who are passionate about our purpose: Unleashing potential through connectivity. Enabling better futures for Aotearoa.

Te Momo Tūranga | Role: Permanent, Full Time

Te Wāhi | Where:​ Wellington, New Zealand

Te Pūtake | Why we’re hiring: We’re stepping into our next chapter, aspiring toward 80% fibre uptake across the motu by 2030. With our new strategy providing the roadmap forwhat we’re working to achieve and how we’ll get there, opportunities are emerging as we seek to expand our capability and talent in new and different spaces. ​

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity We are dedicated to providing exceptional support to our executive and their wider teams and have an exciting opportunity for a proactive Executive Assistant to join us and contribute to our mission of ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in all areas. We are looking for someone who is curious, resourceful and highly accountable, who thrives in a team environment and is always ready to lend a hand. To succeed in this role, you’ll naturally anticipate what's needed before being asked, exercise good judgement and build trust through reliability and discretion, along with the ability to foster strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Your personal resilience and ability to influence others will be key in driving success within the team. You enjoy finding better ways of working, embrace technology and actively contribute to a high-performing team culture. Your key responsibilities would include:

  • Operating not just as an EA, but a trusted business partner who takes ownership of tasks from end to end and understands why.
  • Providing executive support, managing the diary and ensuring preparedness for commitments while handling internal/external communications, including emails while managing document filing & preparation.
  • Attending meetings, taking notes, following up on action items and control agendas, along with prep of presentations or reports.
  • Monitoring and management of budgets - including expenses, credit card claims and travel arrangements.

Ō Wheako, ō Pūkenga | Your Experience To step into this role, you will have:

  • Demonstrated experience supporting Executive, GM or Senior Leadership-level leaders within a complex organisation
  • Proven track record in administration, project coordination, and event management
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

If you're a proactive EA who thrives on building relationships, eager to bring your expertise, energy and initiative to a team that values partnership, trust and great outcomes then apply today and help us achieve more together.

Mō mātou | About us ​

We’re shaping a future where all New Zealanders are free to access opportunities that define their own lives, as we expand our network to help Aotearoa grow. ​

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With a new strategy in place and a powerful, inspiring purpose, Chorus is an exciting space right now. We’re on the path to moving from being the great network builder to being thegreat network operator. To do that, we embrace our mindsets: Be bold, ignite growth, Honour our past, reimagine our future, and Connect communities, empower people. We needpeople who not only embody these mindsets and the underpinning behaviours but who also inspire others to do the same. ​

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With our Chorus Care package benefits behind you, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside a caring, open-minded team in an environment that embraces diversity,encourages innovation, redefines flexibility, and offers an enviable work life balance. ​

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Nōu te mana | Work your way ​

We know how to do hybrid working well and have been doing it for years and encourage you to find ways to work flexibly. If it suits your circumstances and delivers great outcomesfor Chorus – that’s when you know you’ve found the Flex@Chorus Sweet Spot! ​

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He Wāhi Whakaōrite Whiwhinga Mahi | Equal Opportunity Employer ​

We have a fair, inclusive and equitable culture where our differences are our strengths, we connect on shared values, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.  Please let us knowof any accessibility requirements you would like us to consider to support you with your application. ​

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We know women are underrepresented in senior roles, and we want to change that.  If you’re a woman looking for your next step, in a company that genuinely supports your growth,has a flexible work culture and visible female leaders we’d encourage you to apply. ​

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Come be part of a new era at Chorus, apply today.​ Applications close 1 October 2026.

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