Enjoy working in a high-profile role supporting senior stakeholders

·         Mentoring and development programs – receive support and coaching to progress your career

·         Work in a supportive and inclusive organisation

Are you looking for the next step in your career? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy being a critical force in the smooth running of a team, then read on.

We’re seeking an experienced Personal Assistant to join our Consulting practice in Wellington. This is your chance to join a market leading professional services firm and develop your skills with an innovative, high-performing organisation that is committed to its people.

What will your typical day look like?

Supporting two - three business leaders in our Consulting practice, you’ll easily adapt and build strong working relationships with them and the wider consulting team. Key responsibilities: 

·         Diary Management: actively managing diaries, ensuring efficient scheduling of meetings and pre-empting/early resolution of potential conflicts and issues

·         Travel and Event Management: anticipate and coordinate flights, accommodation, meeting arrangements and some event management support for internal and external events

·         Invoice Management: administration of expenses, client invoicing for Partners and wider Consulting team

·         Updating and maintaining key business applications including CRM, time management and billing systems

·         Role modelling: Playing an active role in promoting and developing office culture, including helping to drive initiatives and assist with managing communication

·         Develop and maintain effective and efficient office systems

·         Deal proactively with incoming correspondence/inquiries and respond as appropriate

·         Working with the other support team members across the business

Let’s talk about you

You will have previous experience in a similar role, with a professional yet personable character. Confident and client focused with the ability to communicate at all levels is essential for success in this role. The desire to continually learn and be challenged is important in this role as is exceptional attention to detail and the creative use of initiative in forward planning. Other key skills are:

·         Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, higher proficiency in Word, and PowerPoint would be advantageous.

·         Demonstrate strong organisational skills, regularly act on own initiative

·         Exercise confidentiality, discretion and personal sensitivity in all aspects of the role

·         Build network of strong working relationships both internally and externally

·         Experience working within a professional services/large corporate environment would be advantageous

At Deloitte, the success of our business is founded on recruiting the best people who share our values and relish the opportunity to embrace change. As a result, we are recognised as a market leader and a firm that creates real and lasting value for our clients. We provide you with opportunities to excel, drive change and make a real difference. You will support 2 - 3 motivated and driven Partners and work alongside a team of other supportive PAs.

Please note: you must be based and legally entitled to work in New Zealand from the time of application to be considered.

If you have any questions or wish to have a confidential conversation about this role, contact Toby Hone from the People & Performance team on 09 303 0857. We would love to hear from you!

All applications must be submitted via the online portal to be considered for the role.

Deloitte are committed to keeping everyone safe from COVID-19. From December 1 2021 until further notice, Deloitte will introduce a COVID-19 Vaccination policy that requires all staff, contractors, clients and visitors to be fully vaccinated before they can access our offices. Similarly, only Deloitte vaccinated people will visit our client premises and attend work-related events. For more information, please visit our website; https://www2.deloitte.com/nz/en/pages/risk/articles/open-for-business-navigating-covid19.html

Deloitte is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Knowing that people work best in different ways, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements if the working pattern you are looking for is not specifically indicated.  If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process. 

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