Firstly, a bit about us

Airways is one of the world's leading providers of commercial Air Navigation Services. We’re responsible for managing all domestic and international air traffic within New Zealand's 30 million square kilometres of airspace – which is one of the largest areas of airspace in the world.

We are committed to a strong safety culture and the health and wellbeing of our people. Safety is fundamental to our business, and a value that underpins everything we do. Join us and play an important role in ensuring we continue to achieve safety excellence.  

About the role

Reporting directly to the GM of Customer & Regulatory Partnerships, the Executive Assistant provides executive and personal support in a one-on-one working relationship. Honest, warm, hardworking and transparent, this executive believes that a strong EA/executive relationship must be built on trust so is looking for that trustworthy right hand support person.  To succeed in this role it is essential we get the right fit with the GM and value alignment with the Customer & Regulatory Partnerships team and organisation.

The Executive Assistant must be creative and enjoy working within collaborative team environment that is results-driven and community oriented. The ideal individual will have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organisational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. The eyes and ears of the Customer & Regulatory Partnerships team, with strong relationships within the team, internal and external stakeholders. The Executive Assistant will have the ability to work independently and flexibly and must be able to work under pressure at times to handle a wide variety of activities and confidential matters with discretion.

About you

There is a large amount of trust required for this role, so it is important that discretion and professionalism is demonstrated. You’ll be values-driven with a high level of commercial acumen, be flexible and committed while also being a forward-thinker, pre-empting the needs of the GM.  It is a fast-paced environment so being one step and able to juggle multiple things at once is going to stand you out. We’re looking for someone who remains composed under pressure and takes a proactive approach to problem solving. You will be approachable, a confident decision maker, with superior communication skills and the ability to establish successful working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. Tact, confidentiality, professionalism and excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are all traits we’re looking for in this person.  And most of all you’ll have a fun down to earth personality. 

Of course, it goes without saying, you will be adept at managing relationships in a way that emulates the Executive high standards, commitment to excellence, vision, drive and resolve for the organisation. 

Your experience will include:

• Proven experience
• Ability to handle a dynamic fast paced environment with tight deadlines
• Self starter with initiative and drive to get things done
• Can demonstrate the ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality internally and externally
• Comfortable working autonomously
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Good commercial acumen and intellectual agility
• Strong IT (Microsoft), calendar management and organisational skills

You will be truly successful in this role by being able to anticipate the needs of the GM Customer and Regulatory Partnerships, are an active member of her leadership team and are committed to building a greater culture in her leadership team and broader team. 

What’s next

If you’re looking for a challenging and stimulating role where your intellect and input will be valued, we would like to hear from you! Applications close 3rd March 2022.

Note – only applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be considered.

This role will require the successful candidate to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, a criminal conviction check and reference checks.

Covid-19 Vaccinations

Both Airways and Airways International Limited are safety conscious employers, therefore, to protect you and our whanau, we have made the decision to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for all new employees and current employees working on Airways sites. This means we will ask about your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process and require you to provide evidence that you been fully vaccinated as a condition of employment for the successful candidate. You will also be required to maintain your COVID-19 vaccination status.