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Location: Flexible within NZ | Full-time | Travel Required

Lead a national industry, shape the future, and see the impact of your work every day.

Scaffolding, Access & Rigging NZ (SARNZ) is the national voice for our industry, representing members across the country, advocating for safer workplaces, and influencing the future of scaffolding, rigging, and rope access.

We are seeking a hands-on General Manager who thrives on variety, builds strong relationships, and can balance day-to-day operations with industry advocacy.

In this role, you will:

• Work closely with the Board to deliver our strategic priorities.
• Represent our members in meetings with Ministers, regulators, and industry partners.
• Lead a small, passionate team to deliver member services and events.
• Manage budgets, sponsorships, and operational activities.
• Oversee delivery of our annual conference, awards, and regional events.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has leadership experience in an operational, advocacy, or association role.
• Communicates with confidence, whether with members or Ministers.
• Is commercially savvy and financially literate.
• Can juggle multiple priorities without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Brings passion for safety, training, and improving industry outcomes.

Why join us?

• National leadership role with real influence.
• Variety every day — from Board meetings to site visits.
• Work with a supportive, industry-respected Board and membership.
• Flexible location with travel across NZ.

We are ISO 9001 certified
SARNZ has achieved ISO 9001 certification for its quality management system. This certification demonstrates our commitment to providing high-quality services to our members and stakeholders.

ISO 9001 is an internationally recognized standard that sets out the requirements for a quality management system. It helps organizations to consistently meet customer and stakeholder needs, while improving internal processes and reducing risks.

We are proud to have met the standard’s requirements and lead the way for the industry and others to follow.

The Association exists to create a safer and healthier environment for New Zealanders. We are the voice of the industry, supporting and educating our membership community.

How to Apply:
Send your CV and a short cover letter outlining why you're the right person to lead SARNZ into the future via SEEK here.

About the Role
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), you’ll provide high-level secretarial and executive support to the CEO and Board, while overseeing the smooth delivery of the New Zealand Veterinary Association’s (NZVA) general office administration to a consistently high standard.

This is an exciting role for someone who thrives on variety, enjoys working across the organisation, and takes pride in delivering high-quality work. You’ll succeed through your attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, proactivity, intuition, self-management, and commitment to excellent service, while contributing to a fast-paced, values-driven environment.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in supporting the CEO and Board, while helping the wider team continue to deliver exceptional membership services.

What you’ll do

• Provide high-level support to the CEO, including email and diary management, travel arrangements, and meeting coordination
• Act as the CEO’s trusted point of contact, and keeping the CEO informed of potential conflicts or risks
• Serve as Secretary for the Board and Member Advisory Group (MAG), liaising with Chairs, and coordinating agendas, papers, minutes, travel, and related activities
• Assist clinics with navigating Immigration NZ process for onboarding of international vets
• Oversee the process for review of NZVA’s Constitution, policies, and procedures
• Coordinate the process for development of NZVA’s Position Statements and Guidelines, working with key contributors to ensure timely and effective delivery
• Handle member enquiries via phone and email, triaging and responding as appropriate
• Support the CEO in monitoring compliance with NZVA’s constitution and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate the Management Team, Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Board Awards Committee activities
• Draft, format, and prepare documents, memos, and other materials
• Contribute to and coordinate key projects, initiatives, and events as required.

What we’re looking for

• Proven Executive Assistant experience, supporting CEOs and Board level roles
• Strong understanding of administration best practice, tools, processes and procedures
• Experience in membership services or customer/client-focused environments
• Demonstrated experience in process management and/or project coordination
• Highly process-driven, meticulous, with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships at all levels, internally and externally
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management and prioritisation; able to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines
• Motivated self-starter, comfortable working autonomously and collaboratively
• Friendly, responsive, warm, and helpful disposition
• Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, CRM databases, and cloud-based office applications.

Why join NZVA?
The New Zealand Veterinary Association Te Pae Kīrehe (NZVA) is the only membership association representing New Zealand veterinarians. They are committed to building exceptional professional lives for veterinarians by providing support, resources, leadership and advocacy.

This is a permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week) based on Victoria St, Wellington CBD. NZVA offers a wide range of staff benefits, including free flu vaccinations, EAP support, and flexible working arrangements, with most staff working up to two days from home. You’ll also enjoy access to NZVA’s member benefits, such as discounts on fuel and animal products, professional development opportunities, and more.

You’ll be part of a supportive, friendly and collegial team and surrounded by like-minded colleagues, with the added perk of bringing your pets to work!

How to Apply
Apply here via SEEK and attention your CV and a cover letter to Ngan Nguyen by Sunday 31 August 2025.

A position description is available on our website at mclaren.co.nz or call us on 04 499 1069.

Once applications have closed, we will commence the shortlisting process, which can take up to two weeks. We will be in touch with you regarding your application during this time.

View the position description by copying this link into your browser:

https://mclaren.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/NZVA-Exec_Assistant_JD.August-2025pdf.pdf

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