After over 15 years with Sport Taranaki, our current Executive Assistant is leaving to relocate overseas, creating an exciting opportunity for someone new to step into this valued role.

Sport Taranaki is now seeking a full-time experienced, highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide trusted, high-level support to our Chief Executive and Board of Trustees, commencing in late January 2027. This varied role is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping people, information and priorities moving smoothly in a busy, purpose-led environment.

About the role

Working closely with the Chief Executive, Board and wider team, you will provide comprehensive executive, governance and business support. You will manage complex schedules and correspondence, coordinate meetings and travel, support people and finance processes, including Xero, and help deliver key organisational events and systems.

About you

You will be a calm, capable and highly trusted professional who uses initiative, exercises sound judgement and handles confidential information with discretion. You build positive relationships, communicate clearly and take pride in delivering accurate, timely work.

Why join Sport Taranaki?

This is an opportunity to use your executive support expertise in a role with genuine variety and community impact. You will work alongside committed people, support effective leadership and governance, and contribute to an organisation focused on helping Taranaki communities be more active. You will also enjoy flexible working arrangements and a positive, supportive workplace culture.

How to apply

If you are an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives on variety, takes ownership and gets things done, we would love to hear from you. View the full job description on the Sport Taranaki website.

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to Maree Judd, [email protected] by Wednesday, 11 November 2026. For a confidential conversation about the role, contact Maree on 027 856 1792.

Sport Taranaki is committed to an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.