13th February, 2026
BE YOUR BEST AT BDO
A unique combination of relationships, resources, and responsiveness. That is what you get with BDO.
BDO is one of the world’s leading accountancy and advisory organisations. We have clients of all types and sizes, in every sector. But that’s only part of the story. Our business is built on relationships. We focus on what is important to you and adopt a partnership-style approach. We are responsible and reliable, we keep our promises and maintain open and frank communication. That is how we do business.
About the role
This is a trusted, hands-on Executive & Team Assistant role providing direct support to Partners in Risk Advisory and Financial Reporting. The role balances high-level executive assistance with structured operational, compliance, and quality support, enabling efficient workflow, strong governance, and polished delivery.
You’ll bring confidence, sound judgement, and initiative to a fast-paced environment, with the ability to gatekeep, prioritise, and anticipate what’s needed.
Key responsibilities
- Provide proactive executive and diary support to Partners, ensuring effective prioritisation, meeting governance, and forward planning
- Track actions and workflows, following up with stakeholders and escalating risks to keep work moving
- Coordinate client acceptance, conflicts, QRM processes, and engagement documentation to support quality and compliance
- Support proposals and business development by coordinating inputs and producing polished, on‑brand documents
- Assist with billing, WIP, expenses, and reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely processing
- Coordinate team operations, resourcing support, and internal or client events as required
Skills and experience - 3+ years’ experience as a PA/EA in professional services or complex corporate environments
- Strong diary governance skills with confidence to challenge and prioritise
- Exceptional communication, discretion, and stakeholder management
- Experience with billing, reporting, compliance, or quality processes is advantageous
- High attention to detail with excellent written English and document formatting skills
- Confident using Microsoft 365 and comfortable with data, reporting, and dashboards
Benefits Not only will you be working with an awesome bunch of people, you'll also be rewarded with a good total package, a birthday day off, plenty of social activities, L&OD opportunities and more.
About us When you join us, we’ll make your growth our priority. We offer a supportive environment where your professional development is a key focus. You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, gain exposure to various industries, and collaborate with experienced professionals. Our team values innovation, continuous learning, and the ability to make a meaningful impact.
You must be currently in New Zealand and have the right to work permanently to apply.
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