Wanganui Collegiate is an Anglican, integrated, co-educational school for years 9 - 13. The majority of our students are boarders and a special feature of the school is its seven day boarding focus.
This newly established Executive Assistant role, commencing in Term 4 2015, is a senior position for someone
with team leadership or office management experience who will lead the administration team; provide high-level, proactive, executive support to the Headmaster and Boards; manage sensitive and confidential matters on behalf of the Headmaster; manage H.R processes and documentation; oversee outwards communications and social media strategy and policies.
This is a permanent full time position, including school holidays (with some flexibility), and occasional Saturday morning reception cover on a rostered basis.
The successful candidate will have the following experience and attributes:
• Executive assistant or office manager - school experience is preferred
• Proactive management of high level tasks for Headmaster
• Leadership skills
• Experience as a Board Secretary
• HR process and documentation knowledge
• Communications and social media strategy, policy and process development and implementation
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Delegate tasks effectively and monitor progress
• Sensitivity and confidentiality
• Respect for the special character and values of Collegiate
