EA & Office Manager

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant/Office Manager to join our business. Based in our support office in Newmarket you will be providing EA support to both our Chief People Officer, Chief Financial & Investment Manager combined with responsibilities as office manager. With one direct report (our lovely receptionist), this is a busy and fulfilling role with plenty of variety, in a corporate, fast paced environment.

If you are looking for a position with daily variety then this is an exciting opportunity to add value and make your mark as we continue to grow.

• Executive Assistant: Diary management, organising events and venues, travel bookings, processing expense claims, purchase order management, document preparation, printing binding and general administration support to both executives.
• Office Management: Main point of contact for facilities and property, management and support of reception and day-to-day running, organisation of office events (including end of year Christmas function), assist with on/offboarding of relevant teams, H&S representative and committee member.

We are seeking a person with excellent administration, coordination and communication skills, along with a can-do work ethic, strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities including internal and external stakeholders. You may currently be in a busy administration position and looking to step up or come from a similar position and looking to work in a fast paced, growth business.

Other skills to support your application include:

• Great technical skills (MS Office) with the ability to learn new systems
• We are a busy team, so the skill to work to deadlines and multi-task is essential
• You have a strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic self-starter who is ready to make a difference

Established in 1984, Metlifecare is a leading owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and care to more than 7,200 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves. Metlifecare currently operates over 37 villages located around New Zealand and employs over 2000 staff.

• 3 paid wellness days per annum
• 1 paid day of leave to celebrate your birthday each year
• Health Insurance - automatic cover free to all permanent staff
• 26 weeks of parental leave on full pay and 5 days paid leave for partners.
• Kiwisaver payments continued for those opted in over the age of 65 years
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Refer a friend incentive of up to $1500*
• Access to thousands of online training modules and courses from some of the world's leading learning specialists
• Education, Development and Training Support

Not sure if this role is for you but interested in what else Metlifecare has to offer? Then please visit our careers page  to see our other current vacancies.