Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive

About us

The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko is an independent Crown entity that regulates the electricity market. We are a kaitiaki of electricity, and our purpose is to enhance New Zealanders’ lives, prosperity, and environment through electricity.

The electricity industry is at a pivotal moment, with the journey towards renewable energy sources and innovation reshaping how we operate. To meet these challenges and opportunities, we’re evolving as an organisation – growing our capabilities, expanding our reach, and building a team ready to create a brighter, more sustainable future for Aotearoa. Our focus is on making a difference through bold thinking, collaboration, and delivering value for the communities we serve. 

About the role

We’re on the lookout for a highly skilled Executive Assistant to support our Chief Executive. This is a pivotal role at the heart of our organisation, where your expertise will help shape how we deliver on our strategy and regulatory responsibilities. You’ll work closely with our Chief Executive, acting as a trusted partner and right-hand support - enabling them to focus on leading, engaging with stakeholders, and driving impact. If you're proactive, discreet, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you. 

Key responsibilities

You will support the organisation through:

• Managing the CEO’s diary, correspondence, and travel.
• Preparing and reviewing documents, presentations, and briefings.
• Supporting Board processes, including agendas and minutes.
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Anticipating issues, problem-solving, and keeping the CEO focused on priorities.

Are you someone with the following? 

• Experience as a senior level Executive Assistant, ideally in government, a regulatory environment or complex organisation.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• The ability to build and maintain relationships with a broad range of stakeholders. Experience working with a Board would be an advantage but is not necessary.
• A can-do attitude with a high level of initiative.
• Great interpersonal skills. 
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to anticipate the needs of others, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines.
• Strong administrative skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an eye for detail and high level of accuracy.

Why work for us?

Electricity plays a critical role in the quality of our lives and businesses. As an electricity kaitiaki our work is diverse, intellectually challenging and contributes to our communities, economy, environment, and the nation as a whole. We are a small but high-impact organisation where talented individuals can make a real difference. We foster an open, collaborative environment that encourages quality, innovation, ongoing learning, and knowledge sharing. 

We support a healthy work-life balance and offer a range of benefits to support our teams:

• Competitive remuneration range, with starting salary between $80-100,000.00 (plus 3% net KiwiSaver contribution)
• Flexible working options 
• Individual and organisational support for training and development

Are you Interested?

If you’re ready to make an impact and help shape the future of electricity in New Zealand, click “apply now” and submit your cover letter and CV.

For further details, you can find the position description by clicking the link below. If you’d like to kōrero more about the role, please contact MyHR@ea.govt.nz.

To apply for this role, you must have a legal right to work in New Zealand at the time of submitting your application.

Applications close Sunday, 9 November 2025– but we may start considering applications as they are received, so don’t wait!