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With a growing team of close to 375, we’re the sum of the collective brilliance of our people. We engage the very best talent, welcoming a diversity of perspectives and backgrounds so we deeply engage with our clients and communities.
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Our diverse range of work provides a variety of opportunities across many sectors for our team to continually grow new skills and experiences. We are searching for dynamic and brilliant designers with diverse perspectives that can imagine new futures with us.
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About the role:
We are seeking a dynamic Personal Assistant to provide administrative support to selected Principals, based in Christchurch. This is a fantastic opportunity working alongside a talented team of architects and designers in a creative studio setting.
You will be responsible for:
- Providing administrative support to the Studio Principal, Head of Design Principal and selected Principals including managing diaries, travel arrangements, credit card reconcilliation and timesheets
- Creating and maintaining client records and supporting the Principals’ with maintaining client networks
- Work closely with marketing on planning events in the Christchurch studio, both internally and externally
- Providing project support including liaising with Accounting and Operations around the creation, maintenance and archiving of project records
- Providing reception back-up and support to other Senior staff
- Managing Client and Consultant agreements
- 3 years minimum administration experience as an administrator/PA
- Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
- Effective communicator at all levels
- Demonstrated time management skills and ability to prioritise
- Proven experience of being trustworthy to deal with confidential information
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and ethnic minorities are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Warren and Mahoney, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
If this sounds like you, please submit an online application with your CV.
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