Personal Assistant (12-Month Fixed-Term Maternity Leave Cover) | Audit

  • Full-time
  • Office address: Deloitte Auckland, Level 20, 1 Queen Street, Auckland
  • Department: Audit & Assurance | External Audit

Company Description

Join us. But be you. At Deloitte, you'll do more than just join something, you'll add something. You've found a place that values your curiosity, passion, and desire to work alongside brilliant people on the things that really matter. There really is only one question: What impact do YOU want to make?

The team you’ll join:

Our Audit, Assurance and Reporting Advisory team is looking for an experienced and proactive Personal Assistant to join our Audit practice on a 12-month fixed-term maternity leave cover.

Reporting to our Audit Partners, this role will play a key part in keeping the team running smoothly through the provision of high-quality executive and administrative support.

You'll work closely with our Partners and wider Audit team, coordinating day-to-day activities, managing competing priorities, and helping drive an exceptional experience for both internal and external stakeholders.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading professional services firm and become part of a collaborative, high-performing team that values initiative, professionalism, and strong relationships.

Job Description

The impact you’ll make:

  • Proactively managing Partner diaries, schedules, and meeting arrangements, ensuring priorities are effectively coordinated.
  • Supporting the scheduling team with resourcing our Auckland team and reporting nationally.
  • Anticipating and coordinating domestic and international travel, accommodation, and meeting logistics.
  • Supporting internal and external events, including planning, coordination, logistics, and stakeholder communications.
  • Producing high-quality documents, presentations, reports, and meeting materials.
  • Processing expenses, invoices, and providing broader financial administration support where required.
  • Updating and maintaining key business systems, including CRM, billing, and time management platforms.
  • Supporting Partners with the preparation and coordination of meetings, presentations, and client engagements.
  • Developing and maintaining effective office systems and administrative processes to improve efficiency.
  • Contributing to office culture initiatives and supporting team engagement activities.
  • Assisting with wider office administration and team support activities as required.
  • Collaborating closely with other support team members across the business to ensure seamless support delivery.

Qualifications

Your expertise:

You are an experienced Personal Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced professional environment and enjoys building strong relationships while delivering exceptional support.

You'll bring:

  • Previous experience in a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, or similar support role.
  • Experience with scheduling across a substantial number of engagements.
  • A professional, personable, and client-focused approach.
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging at all levels.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • The ability to anticipate needs, use initiative, and think ahead.
  • Proven capability to build effective internal and external relationships.
  • Sound judgement and discretion when handling confidential information.
  • Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • A commitment to continuous learning and personal development.

Experience within a professional services or large corporate environment would be advantageous.

Additional Information

Making an impact that matters, together:

We are driven by our desire to create positive outcomes for our clients, communities, and people. Everything we do is with intent, the intent to make a meaningful difference.

Our shared values are at the heart of everything we do. Living these values, including taking care of each other and fostering inclusion, is essential to ensuring everyone feels included at work and able to reach their full potential. For us to succeed and thrive as an organisation, we understand the importance of creating a culture where diverse perspectives matter and where everyone is given an equal opportunity to grow and develop.

How you'll be rewarded

We hold a simple belief: our people's hard work should be recognised and rewarded beyond their remuneration. The Deloitte experience is founded on concepts of trust, balance, wellbeing, and meaningful connection.

We offer:

  • Subsidised professional qualifications and paid professional memberships
  • Subsidised health insurance
  • Income protection insurance
  • 22 days annual leave
  • Social events, sports teams, and monthly firm drinks
  • Wellbeing initiatives and support
  • Volunteer and community impact days
  • Environmental and sustainability initiatives
  • Plus much more

Does this sound like the sort of role and organisation for you? Then apply now. We'd love to hear from you.

We believe the strongest teams are made up of diverse individuals and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognise that women and individuals from under-represented backgrounds may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all criteria. If you're passionate about this role and believe you have the skills, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience, ideal working hours or qualifications aren't a perfect match.

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