ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure, and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

Job Description

Join ACCIONA and be part of a team delivering one of New Zealand's most significant transport infrastructure projects. The Northland Corridor Warkworth to Te Hana - Ara Tūhono project will enhance connectivity, improve safety and support regional growth, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organisation delivering a major infrastructure project. As Executive Assistant & Governance Coordinator, you will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Board and Leadership Team, providing high-level executive support while helping to drive strong governance, effective administration and seamless organisational operations.

Acting as a central coordination point across the organisation, you will play a key role in ensuring governance processes run efficiently, stakeholder relationships are managed professionally, and leadership team activities are well supported.

From coordinating Board and leadership meetings to maintaining governance records, overseeing office administration and supporting key business initiatives, you will contribute to the smooth and effective operation of the organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide proactive executive support to the Chief Executive Officer and broader administrative support to the Leadership Team.

• Coordinate Board, committee and leadership governance activities, including meeting scheduling, agenda preparation, minute-taking, reporting and action tracking.

• Maintain governance records, registers and corporate documentation, ensuring accuracy, accessibility and compliance with organisational requirements.

• Serve as custodian of the organisation’s governance document library and SharePoint environment, ensuring records are effectively managed, controlled and maintained.

• Oversee office administration, workplace facilities and business support services to support a professional and efficient working environment.

• Coordinate onboarding and mobilisation activities for employees, contractors, consultants and visitors, ensuring a seamless and positive experience.

• Support stakeholder engagement initiatives, workshops, project events and internal communications activities.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Relevant experience in executive support, governance coordination, office administration or a related business support function.

• Strong proficiency across Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.

• Experience using SharePoint or similar document and records management systems, with the ability to maintain accurate and well-controlled information repositories.

• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality and deliver high-quality support in a fast-paced environment

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.

Applicants must be a New Zealand Resident/Citizen or hold appropriate work rights to work in New Zealand.