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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
Summarise and flag relevant tenders for director review in a clear, concise format
Assist with the coordination of tender submissions as required
Ad Hoc Research & Administration
Conduct research tasks as directed — such as evaluating timesheet systems, supplier options, or industry tools
Provide clear, well-structured summaries to support director decision-making
Handle general administrative tasks to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly
Requirements
Minimum 2 years of solid, demonstrable experience as an Executive Assistant supporting multiple executives or directors within the Australian or New Zealand market Background supporting directors or senior leaders in a trade, construction, or regulated industry environment Familiarity with New Zealand compliance frameworks, permitting processes, or government procurement systems= Experience with WorkflowMax or a comparable job/project management platform Comfortable working with government procurement or tender portals (GETS or similar) Strong written English with the ability to draft professional business correspondence and emails on behalf of senior leaders Exceptional organisational skills — able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously without prompting Experience monitoring and coordinating tender submissions in a support capacity Comfortable working independently and remotely with minimal day-to-day supervision Discreet, trustworthy, and professional — this role involves access to sensitive business and compliance information Confident navigating digital systems and learning new platforms quickly Originally posted on Himalayas