Executive Assistant

Imagine Tomorrow with Us | Ata whakaarohia tō āpōpō At Fonterra Te Mātāpuna, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves. Whether you're early in your career or ready for your next step, Fonterra offers a unique opportunity to grow with a global dairy co-operative that values care, collaboration, and contribution. Owned by New Zealand dairy farmers and supported by a dedicated team, we are all working together to create a better future. Imagine tomorrow with us, where your career can grow, and you can create positive change. About the Opportunity | Mō tēnei tūranga Be the trusted partner behind great leadership At Fonterra, our leaders rely on strong partnerships, seamless coordination and exceptional organisation to help them focus on what matters most. As Executive Assistant supporting our Chief Growth & Strategy Officer, you'll play a critical role in enabling effective leadership, ensuring priorities are managed, decisions are supported and the team operates at their best. Supporting a globally connected executive who splits her time between Auckland and Chicago, you'll operate at the heart of a strategically important function, coordinating across time zones, connecting stakeholders and ensuring priorities are delivered. This is a highly visible role where you'll build strong relationships, manage competing priorities with confidence and bring structure, pace and professionalism to a complex environment. What you'll be doing Provide proactive executive support, managing complex calendars, inboxes, travel and priorities across multiple time zones Coordinate leadership meetings, agendas, papers, actions and follow-up activities Support leadership team rhythms, planning cycles, communications and events Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a trusted point of contact Ensure governance and meeting processes run smoothly and efficiently Manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion Support administrative and operational activities that enable team effectiveness Identify opportunities to improve processes and simplify ways of working About You | Mōu You're a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You have a natural ability to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities and build trusted relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders. Comfortable working across geographies and time zones, you're able to bring order to complexity while maintaining a high level of professionalism and discretion. You'll bring: Experience providing executive or senior-level administrative support in a complex organisation Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills Strong written and verbal communication capabilities Experience coordinating meetings, governance processes and leadership activities The ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills Experience supporting geographically dispersed teams or senior leaders operating globally is desirable A proactive, adaptable and customer-focused approach Our Values | Ngā Aura At Fonterra, our values of Good Together, Better Every Day, and Every Drop Counts, are for everyone - no matter your background, identify or experience. These values guide us in delivering exceptional outcomes for our farmers, customers, communities, and each other. Discover how your values align with ours by taking our [1] Values Quiz Our Commitment to You | Tā mātou oati We care for our people globally. Our comprehensive benefits support your well-being, development, and work-life balance: Fair and equitable pay Health and well-being programs (medical, mental health support) Professional development opportunities Career growth support Work-life balance options (flexible/hybrid working where possible) Employee recognition Support for community involvement and cultural connection To learn more, visit [2] Fonterra Careers A Career of Opportunities | Ngā Mahi At Fonterra, we are inspired by purpose and guided by our principles and values. Together, we create goodness for generations and make a global impact at a local level. As part of our Co-operative, you are an everyday creator, imagining what Fonterra, dairy, and you can be here. Together, we're shaping a future of inclusion | He Wāhi mō te Katoa Inclusion is key to our Co-operative. We're building a team that reflects the diverse world we live in, believing it drives better decisions and innovation. We welcome applications from all backgrounds (ethnicities, genders, identities, orientations, ages, abilities, neurotypes, cultures, religions). Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply; we value your potential and growth. Applications close at midnight on 4th August References Visible links 1. https://values.fonterra.com/?utm_source=internal+job+ad&utm_medium=job+ad&utm_campaign=imagine+tomorrow&utm_term=&utm_content=values 2. https://www.fonterra.com/nz/en/careers.html?utm_campaign=talentacquisition&utm_medium=jobad&utm_source=fonterracareers #J-18808-Ljbffr