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Executive Assistant (Construction, New Zealand Market) - 204
About this role
Position: Executive Assistant / VA (Construction Industry) Salary: up to PHP 75,000 per month Working Hours & Conditions: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM NZT ## Role Overview The company has two directors are hands-on operators — out on site, winning work, and delivering complex projects across New Zealand. To support their growing workload, they are looking for a sharp, proactive, and highly organised Virtual Assistant / Executive Assistant to manage the flow of day-to-day communications, keep jobs and compliance obligations on track, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks. This is a critical support role in a business where missed deadlines carry real regulatory and commercial consequences. You will be set up with a NZ VoIP phone number, a professional company email address, and full access to relevant business systems including WorkflowMax and government tender portals. If you are a self-directed, detail-driven EA or VA who thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment — this role was made for you. Email & Communication Management (Top Priority)
- Triage and prioritise a high volume of daily emails across both directors' inboxes
- Flag urgent items and draft professional responses to key correspondence on the directors' behalf
- Ensure no important communication goes unanswered or unactioned Calendar & Schedule Coordination
- Manage calendars for both directors, coordinating meetings, site visits, and deadlines
- Keep both directors informed of upcoming priorities and time-sensitive commitments in advance Job Workflow & Production Calendar
- Monitor the production calendar in WorkflowMax to track active jobs and upcoming project deadlines
- Review newly accepted quotes and confirm all required documentation is in place within internal files
- Notify relevant team members — including the workshop manager, admin team, council contacts, project managers, and sales — when new jobs are activated
- Proactively flag potential scheduling conflicts or documentation gaps before they escalate Compliance & Permit Monitoring
- Track asbestos job notifications and permit expiry dates across all active projects
- Send timely reminders to the relevant team members to prevent compliance lapses or regulatory issues
- Maintain an organised and up-to-date log of compliance obligations across active and upcoming jobs Tender & Business Development Support
- Monitor government tender portals including GETS and other relevant platforms for suitable opportunities, alongside the internal QS