Executive Assistant

About us:

We’re a team of 14,000 who make sure South Islanders have access to the groceries and essentials they need. Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated, our co-operative has more than 200 PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square, Raeward Fresh and On the Spot stores feeding the South Island.

We value being at the heart of our communities, like we’ve always been, to make the South Island a better place – for today and for many generations to come. From sunny Golden Bay all the way to Stewart Island, there’s a Foodstuffs store serving you and your whānau.

Our success is down to our people who bring their skills, experience, passion, and expertise to make Foodies an amazing and rewarding place to work. Our co-op has a wide variety of roles to offer, and endless opportunities for development.

Our values

At Foodies, together we drive success to be our best and care for our whānau. We recognise that it takes a collective effort to achieve success, and we thrive on fostering a culture of collaboration to drive innovation and embracing challenges as a united team. We are committed to supporting our people, and to positively impact the lives of South Islanders every day.

About the role:

As an Executive Assistant, you’ll be the right hand to our Chief Financial Officer (CFO). You’ll provide comprehensive executive and administrative support, ensuring our CFO can operate efficiently and effectively in his role.  

Your key accountabilities include: 

• Managing the CFO’s diary, emails, and travel arrangements
• Collaborate closely with the EAs of our CEO and other General Managers
• Preparing reports, presentations, and financial documents
• Coordinating key meetings and ensuring follow-ups are actioned
• Handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion

As our office is based in Christchurch, we are looking for someone based in the Garden City for this part-time role. Hours of work are roughly 20 hours per week from Monday to Thursday. There may be some flexibility for the right person.  

About you:

You'll be an experienced Executive Assistant with a strong background in supporting CFOs or senior executives within the banking or financial services sector. We need someone to hit the ground running, so ideally you will also have:

• Proven experience in a similar role within a large, complex organisation
• Excellent communication skills, high attention to detail, and strong emotional intelligence
• A high level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential information
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• A proactive and adaptable mindset, with the ability to pivot seamlessly in fast-paced environments

Don't Meet Every Requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for individuals with diverse experiences and are keen to hear from those who believe they have the drive and potential to succeed in this role.

Why join us?

• Our approach to flexible working is based on trusting and empowering our people to manage their time and deliver results while balancing the needs of their personal lives
• We’re committed to equitable outcomes, and we offer additional paid parental leave, free period products and financial health checks to name a few
• We support your wellbeing with Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family after a qualifying period, discounts at local gyms, access to online wellbeing tools, and a prayer and privacy room onsite
• We offer continuous learning and professional growth, as well as access to our extensive online training library and endless opportunities
• We’re proud of our supportive team environment, and our positive and friendly culture that’s made fun by Furry Friend Fridays and monthly social events! 
• We’re a Pride Pledge organisation, and we are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives, every day and we celebrate our diversity as strength
• Our Papanui based office has free carparking, an in-house café

How to apply:

Ready to take on the challenge? Click “apply” to apply for the role! We ask that you submit a cover letter along with your application. Applications will close 11:59pm Tuesday 18 March 2025 and will only be accepted via our careers site.

If you have any questions about the role, or experience any issues submitting your application, please email centralrecruitment@foodstuffs-si.co.nz.

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