An Auckland family is looking for a talented Assistant to perform a combination of personal, executive and family assistant duties for them.

The ideal candidate will be

• Flexible in their work hours
• Anticipate the needs of the family
• Be detail oriented
• Friendly, punctual and professional at all times

This role will suit an energetic and focused person looking for a unique and (hopefully) interesting challenge. If this sounds like you, please keep reading.

The Family is a busy couple and their two children, aged 10 and 12 years old. We have busy lives and need someone's help to keep it all running smoothly.

Hours and Pay

• Flexible as required but likely to be 10-25 hours per week including some weekend hours.
• Hourly rate based on experience; the job will pay very well for the right person.

Place of work

• You will be required to work at the Family’s residence or from home, or other places if needed.

Key duties include but are not limited to:

• Keeping the household and yard in tip top shape by liaising with the various support tradespeople
• Organise tradespeople efficiently and keep them on time, on budget and honest
• Anticipate important dates and sort as required, for example car wofs and service
• Keep accurate and detailed records
• Using discretion to keep the family’s privacy a priority
• Driving family members to and from appointments as required, for example children to after school activities
• Managing relationships with professionals such as Auckland council, builders, bankers, accountants and lawyers as needed
• Paying bills and automating those processes where possible
• A range of other duties spanning from simple and menial to more complex and executive

Required

• Full and clean NZ driver’s licence and be a confident and competent driver
• Clean police record
• Good English skills, spoken and written
• Being well rested and mentally fit to assist the family when required
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with booster shot if eligible
• The right person will be able to be available at short notice to take care of anything requiring immediate attention
• You will are able to efficiently manage your own time

Not essential but greatly preferred

• Live within 15 minutes travel time of the Family’s primary residence
• Physically fit and healthy
• Be tech-savvy
• Current first aid certificate
• Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant experience

We look forward to meeting you!