Personal Assistant - 12 Month FTC

KPMG New Zealand is part of the international KPMG network and is passionate about providing the best audit, tax and advisory services to clients.  The Consulting division within Advisory, is a significant supplier of advisory and consulting services across the Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch regions. Our advisors combine extensive knowledge of a wide variety of businesses and sectors to provide clients with a service, which adds recognised value. Advisory is an exciting and challenging environment, which enables our global specialist knowledge to offer various service lines to our clients.

The opportunity:

• We are looking for an experienced PA to join us as part of a dynamic, supportive and valued team. The role will provide high quality administrative and organisational support to assigned Partners and will work as part of a wider team to provide Consulting divisional support as required.
• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to pursue projects in their area of interest, which can become a core part of their role.
• This is a full time, fixed term opportunity for 12 months, covering parental leave.  

Day to day you will:

• Co-ordinate meetings including invites, catering and room bookings
• Manage the diaries, timesheets and expenses for assigned Partners
• Provide administration support of office systems and processes, including maintaining databases
• Complete any assigned Consulting team support tasks
• Finalise correspondence e.g. engagement letter formatting (as required and/or for wider team)
• Format and design documents such as reports, proposals and presentation
• Assist with overflow work from the graphics team from time to time
• Complete ad hoc tasks as required, including binding, photocopying, printing etc.
• Attending team meetings and minute taking when needed

What you'll bring to the role:

• Previous PA or Admin experience
• Be a proficient user of Microsoft Office Suite
• Well developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organised and efficient
• A high level of attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple priorities
• Professional and friendly manner

Life at KPMG We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstance. As a KPMG employee, we will offer you:—   An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu jabs, subsidised sporting events, access to EAP, additional leave to support you if you are diagnosed with COVID-19, access to e-bikes and other facilities. You will also have access to our Wellbeing@KPMG portal which has an extensive array of health and wellness advice.   —   Hybrid Working – a mix of working in the office and at home to enhance your work/life balance as well as access to technology to get your 'home hub' set up.—   Work from Overseas policy – extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand—   Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave.—   Access to ‘Whanau@KPMG’ – 18 weeks’ paid flexible leave for all new parents - primary and secondary carers—   Unlimited access to digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees.—   Corporate discounts on a range of lifestyle goods and services.—   Opportunity to join any of our Inclusion, Diversity and Equity networks as a participant and ally.—   Opportunity to join our Social club and enjoy activities such as cooking classes, painting, quiz nights and more.—   Time off for volunteering. —   Eligibility to our annual discretionary bonus scheme. —   Opportunities for local and international secondments.  We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website We are a 2022 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.