Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) is the only independent association that represents all sectors of our large and diverse tourism industry. We are champions of our industry, working to ensure tourism gets the recognition it deserves as a vital contributor to the country’s economy and social wellbeing.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Wellington based Executive Assistant to join our team on a part time, permanent basis (25-30 hours per week).

About the role
As our Executive Assistant, you’ll be the calm, capable force that keeps everything flowing. You’ll enable our CE to focus on what matters most by anticipating needs, managing priorities, and making sure the right things happen at the right time. This includes preparing briefing notes, drafting correspondence, coordinating meetings and travel, and helping the CE stay on top of a range of initiatives.

You’ll also provide secretariat support for TIA’s governance bodies, working closely with our Corporate Services Manager to prepare agendas and meeting papers, take minutes, track actions and ensure our Board, Council and Trust meetings run smoothly.

You’ll be a trusted linchpin in the team, helping priorities stay on track, supporting initiatives, and keeping things moving forward.

Relationships matter here - you’re someone who can balance competing priorities with professionalism and warmth, and who understands when to push, when to protect time, and when to simply get things done. This role values initiative, clear communication, and follow-through and trusts your ability to manage confidential information.

About you
You’re organised, reliable and enjoy being the person who helps an organisation run smoothly. You understand the impact a great EA can have and take pride in making sure priorities, projects and communications are on track. You’re discrete, proactive, thoughtful and comfortable taking ownership of your work to keep things moving efficiently.

We are looking for someone who will bring:

• Previous experience as an Executive Assistant or Team Administrator
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders including senior officials and Ministerial offices
• Good judgement and discretion
• A proactive, can-do approach - you see what needs doing and act on it

If you’re motivated by doing excellent EA work, making a difference in a team and taking ownership of how you contribute we’d love to hear from you.

We’re big believers in inclusive, accessible workplaces so this ad is a guide, not a checklist. If you don’t tick every box but feel this role could be a great fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Why join us?
We’re a collaborative, dedicated team who back each other, celebrate wins big and small, and really turn up for one another. Our work makes a difference; we lead on critical issues, using our expertise to drive change and advancement across the tourism industry.

At TIA we value contribution, welcome diverse perspectives and encourage everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Sustainability is woven into everything we do, from supporting thriving local communities to considering the economic, environmental and visitor impacts of our work.

Apply now
This is a part time role (25-30 hours per week) – ideally spread over at four to five days. We’re happy to explore how the hours and working arrangements could suit you to work best.

Please apply via Seek with your CV and a cover letter sharing why you’d like to join our team.

Applications close as soon as we find the right person, but don’t delay, we’ll be reviewing applications as they come in and may move quickly for the right person.

For any questions or for a copy of the job description please contact  ashika.young@tia.org.nz