Senior Executive Assistant

Partners Life is one of New Zealand’s largest life and health insurance companies. As part of the Dai-ichi Life Group, a leading global insurance provider, we are writing our next chapter of growth and opportunity.

We know the industry needs bold thinkers and passionate people to help reshape the future of insurance, and that is exactly who we are looking for. We are committed to doing things differently, lifting industry standards, challenging the status quo, and delivering real value through innovation and personalised advice.

If you are looking to join a company that’s redefining the insurance landscape and backed by the strength of a global group, Partners Life is the place to grow your career and make a real impact.

About The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Executive Assistant to provide high‑quality, proactive administrative support to our Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) within our Executive Leadership Team.

Reporting to the CEO and leading a busy executive support team, you will play a key role in enabling leaders to operate effectively. You will manage complex diaries, coordinating meetings and events, preparing documentation, and acting as a trusted point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Act as a trusted “go to” point of contact for the CEO and CFO anticipating needs and ensuring things run smoothly
• Leading and supporting a small team of Executive Assistants
• Providing end‑to‑end executive support, including complex diary management, meeting coordination, and travel arrangements
• Drafting, editing, and proofreading correspondence, reports, and presentations
• Meeting coordination (including preparation of agenda, minutes, presentations and supporting documentation) for executive, board and committee meetings
• Supporting off‑sites events and meetings
• Managing expenses, invoices, and administrative processes
• Acting as a professional liaison between executives and internal & external stakeholders (including international group partners)
• Supporting projects and initiatives, tracking deadlines and deliverables

About you

You are a seasoned or senior Executive Assistant who takes ownership, uses initiative, and enjoys solving problems, helping senior leaders operate at their best.

You are also proactive, organised and naturally curious, with a strong sense of responsibility and a flexible, can-do approach. You work well with a wide range of personalities and communicate with confidence, comfortable speaking up, offering ideas, and respectfully challenging when it matters. Calm under pressure, you can juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional attributes that may help you succeed in the role:

• 5+ years’ experience providing executive support to senior executives, ideally in a fast faced global corporate or professional services environment
• Leadership experience desirable, but not mandatory
• Experience as an EA in Financial Services or another regulated industry preferred
• Strong proficiency across Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Copilot, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging at senior levels
• Highly organised with strong time management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and sound judgement
• A proactive mindset, with the confidence to respectfully challenge and support senior leaders to achieve the best outcomes
• Resilient and adaptable, enjoys working with ambiguity and challenges in a fast paced environment

What We Offer

At Partners Life, we believe our people are our greatest asset and are proud to invest in their growth, wellbeing, and success. Here are just some of the benefits you will enjoy as part of our family (some benefits apply to permanent employees only):

• Comprehensive training and ongoing support
• Genuine career development and progression opportunities
• Participation in our discretionary bonus scheme after 12-month service
• Life insurance and income protection covers at our cost, plus discounted medical insurance (permanent employees only)
• Birthday leave and long service leave
• Maternity leave salary top up, reduced hours options, and secondary parental leave
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Modern office with a stunning view in the heart of Takapuna

Apply now!

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, APPLY online with your CV and cover letter (optional) highlighting your relevant skills and experience.

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

We are not engaging recruitment agencies for this role.