At Suncorp New Zealand, we believe great outcomes are enabled by strong relationships, smart organisation, and trusted support. Our leaders and Board rely on seamless, professional administration to keep the business moving and to ensure governance, decision-making, and service excellence are delivered with confidence.
We’re a collaborative, purpose-led organisation where people look out for each other, take pride in doing things well, and support leaders to focus on what matters most.
We’re looking for an Executive Assistant & Board Administrator for a fixed term of at least 12 months to provide high-quality, proactive support to our Head of Legal & Corporate Services NZ, while also playing a key role in supporting the Suncorp NZ Board. This is a trusted, highly visible role that requires discretion, sound judgement, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.
What you’ll do
- Provide end-to-end executive and administrative support to the Head of Legal & Corporate Services NZ, enabling smooth day-to-day operations
- Deliver high-quality administrative support across the Legal & Corporate Services function, including document management, coordination of resources, and ad-hoc project support
- Coordinate Board logistics, including calendars, meeting rooms, technology, catering, travel, and parking
- Uploading Board packs to Diligent and other meeting requirements
- Manage complex diary scheduling, ensuring priorities are balanced, conflicts are resolved, and leaders are well-prepared
- Prepare meeting packs, agendas, pre-reading, presentations, and correspondence with accuracy and attention to detail
- Coordinate meetings, take minutes, track actions, and follow up as required
- Act as a professional first point of contact, managing correspondence, emails, and queries with discretion and confidence
- Work collaboratively within the Suncorp NZ EA Community, contributing as a critical team member to ensure aligned and consistent support across business areas
What we’re looking for
- An experienced Executive Assistant or Senior Administrator with a background supporting senior leaders in a corporate environment
- Proven experience providing Board or governance-related administration, or the confidence and capability to quickly build this expertise
- Exceptional organisational and diary management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities calmly and professionally
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence preparing correspondence, reports, presentations, and meeting materials
- High levels of discretion, integrity, and professionalism when handling sensitive and confidential information
- Advanced Microsoft Word and Outlook skills, with solid capability in Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively across executives, Board members, and wider teams
Why join Suncorp?
- A supportive, inclusive environment where people back each other
- Strong focus on learning, development, and continuous improvement
- Opportunity to shape how capability, knowledge, and service excellence are embedded
- A workplace that values teamwork, trust, and doing the right thing - together
About Us
We’re proud to be part of the Suncorp Group, home to some of Australia and New Zealand’s most trusted insurance brands. Together, we deliver faster, simpler, and better outcomes for our customers and partners.
At Suncorp, we believe we are at our best when our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture, offering flexible work, career development, and opportunities for internal mobility.
If you require adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or workplace, contact ana.jarrens@suncorp.com.au for a confidential conversation.
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