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Business Assistant - Pōneke / Wellington
Business Assistant - Pōneke / WellingtonPwC New Zealand • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Business Assistant - Pōneke / Wellington

Business Assistant - Pōneke / Wellington

PwC New Zealand • Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
17 days ago
Job description

Management Level Administrative

Job Description & Summary Kia Ora, It’s a great time to be joining PwC New Zealand - a community of solvers who lead with the heart and live by our values. Join us and make a meaningful impact while working with industry leaders and subject matter experts.

Ngā kōrero mo tēnei tūranga / About the role

PwC’s Business Support team plays an integral part of the Internal Firm Services framework, working closely with Partners and wider teams to provide high level administrative support, client support and project coordination, whilst enabling our people and teams to perform to the highest standard. You will be at the heartbeat of our operations in our Risk Services and Consulting practice in Pōneke / Wellington, supporting multiple partners and wider teams in a fast-paced, ever-evolving role. We are on the lookout for a proactive and confident individual who is eager to make a tangible impact. In this high-detail environment, you'll be the go-to person, keeping the ship sailing smoothly and ensuring seamless collaboration with partners and senior stakeholders. If you thrive on agility and excel in fostering connections, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine and drive success.

  • Supporting multiple Partners with extensive diary management, travel coordination, and expense processing.
  • Providing a high level of strategic and administrative support to partners and wider teams (40+ employees).
  • Planning and coordinating high level client and internal meetings, including room bookings, video conference support and catering requirements.
  • Event management and coordination for local and national events - working closely with our Markets team.
  • Coordinating document production through the Document Specialist Team, ensuring that our presentation is of the highest quality and adhering to PwC brand standards.
  • Project coordination support with client engagement for sector teams and priority clients.
  • Guiding and up-skilling our teams with using multiple internal systems and supporting best practice.

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe / Skills and experience

  • Successful candidates will be highly motivated, provide outstanding client service delivery and be able to manage workloads and deadlines effectively.
  • 3-5 years of Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant experience, preferably within a professional services environment or similar.
  • Proactive inbox management with effective prioritisation and follow-up.
  • Strong diary management, meeting coordination, and correspondence skills.
  • Strong initiative, a great attitude, proactive mindset with a collaborative approach.
  • Experience supporting multiple partners or senior stakeholders, in an operational business environment with the ability to understand and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
  • Highly organised and resilient with an ability to effectively plan and prioritise multiple tasks and manage time to meet deadlines in a changing environment.
  • Strong ability to utilise the Microsoft Office suite and ideally have exposure to other systems such as SalesForce, Flexipurchase and Workday.
  • A strong command of written and spoken English, along with excellent attention to detail.
  • Ability to learn and understand new systems quickly.
  • Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi ki PwC / Highlights of working at PwC NZ

  • Growth - Global network; leadership development; A.I. tools and training; formal learning pathways
  • Reputation - PwC is known for shaping tomorrow. Join us and you’ll accelerate your career while helping clients and communities solve their most important problems.
  • Wellbeing - Life & income protection; Sonder / EAP / Headspace; 15 days’ paid sick leave; group-rate health insurance (eligibility applies)
  • Flexibility - Flexible working; supportive coaching culture
  • Time off - Purchase up to two extra weeks’ annual leave; two recognition days provided each year; annual summer shutdown period
  • Whānau & community - Paid parental leave for all parents with flexible options and financial planning support; inclusive networks; paid volunteering leave
  • Rewards - Discretionary bonus opportunities; generous referral bonuses; retail discounts & deals
  • Mo te aha tāu e tatari ana? / What are you waiting for?

    Hit Apply now. To learn how you can grow and shine in your career at PwC, visit our careers site at Grow here. Go further.

    Ngā whakautu ki o pātai / Your questions answered

    Tono tōtika mai / Please apply directly : We’re not currently partnering with recruitment agencies for this role. If you’d like to be considered, please apply directly - we’d love to hear from you. Nau mai ngā tono moata / We encourage early applications : This role may close before the listed date if we identify a suitable candidate. Atamai Hangahanga / A.I. usage : Please note that secure, A.I.-enabled tools may support parts of our recruitment process, but all applications are reviewed and decisions made by our people.

    Travel Requirements Not Specified

    Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No

    Job Posting End Date December 3, 2025

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