Communications and Administrative Assistant January Group Limited location Auckland.

Our client is food distributor with a number of operating businesses nationally. They serve the needs of vulnerable New Zealanders and are scaling up to meet an increasing demand. They are seeking an experienced administrative and communications person.

Pivotal role with significant variety. Opportunity to further develop communications skills. Join a talented and friendly team making a real difference to New Zealanders.

Reporting to the CEO, the Communications & Administrative Assistant will provide support to the CEO and the Founder. In addition to the usual executive assistant duties, this role will also be responsible for preparing presentations, developing internal and external reports, and analysing information using spreadsheets. They will also provide communications expertise, working alongside the external Communications and Public Relations provider(s).

This may include website design and maintenance, the preparation of press releases, managing social media presence etc. Candidates will have experience in a communications role – preferably in the not-for-profit sector.  Highly organised they will enjoy balancing a workload that has significant variety.  They will be detail oriented and take pride in producing output that is graphically appealing and communicates powerfully to the intended audience.

Candidates should have the following attributes 2 – 3 years in a communications role. Successful track record as an executive assistant at senior management level. Well-organised and disciplined. Advanced Powerpoint skills. Some understanding of WordPress, Photoshop, InDesign or similar. Intermediate spreadsheet skills. Appreciation of social media platforms and their application . Excellent communication skills – written and verbal. Relevant tertiary qualification in communications.