Executive Assistant – President, CEO & Board

About Gallagher 

Our purpose at Gallagher is ‘Protect what matters most’ and we live it every day. Not only does our technology protect some of the world’s highest security environments and agriculture businesses, but our purpose also means we care deeply about our people and their families.

With operations in New Zealand, Australia, Asia, Africa, USA, Canada, the UK and Europe — and exports across the world — we provide our employees with unrivalled globally focused career pathways.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a highly experienced Executive Assistant to support our CEO & Board. This role goes beyond managing calendars—it’s about helping our CEO stay laser-focused on the right priorities, keeping the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) on track, and ensuring the day-to-day rhythm of the business runs smoothly.  You’ll also play a key role in supporting our Board, ensuring governance, compliance and corporate records are managed to the highest standard.

You’ll need to be confident working in a demanding, fast-paced environment where things aren’t always black and white, and you’ll need the judgement to help balance urgent issues with long-term priorities.  Working alongside a high-performing, assertive leadership team, you’ll be comfortable handling strong personalities and keeping things moving.

Our CEO is looking for a true right-hand person, someone who has seen it all before and stays composed under pressure.  If you thrive on solving problems, love getting things done (rather than getting stuck chasing perfection), and can keep multiple plates spinning while keeping the big picture in mind, this is the role for you.

The Fit

You’ll need to bring:
• Proven experience as an Executive Assistant at C-suite level and/or Board level, ideally in a large, complex organisation.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to anticipate needs and stay two steps ahead
• The confidence to manage competing priorities and push back when needed
• Resilience, adaptability, and the ability to work through ambiguity and risk
• A focus on outcomes and delivery—getting the job done matters more than perfection
• Strong interpersonal skills and a natural ability to build trusted relationships across all levels

Why Gallagher?

At Gallagher, we foster a supportive and family-friendly work environment, where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are at the forefront of everything we do. We value work-life balance and prioritise the well-being of our employees.

We also offer:

• Hybrid working model + free parking, subsidised on-site café, and great eateries nearby
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Boost App membership—Gallagher staff discounts at a variety of NZ stores
• Plenty of fun along the way—team building events, inspiring guest speakers, and team lunches

If you’re a confident, experienced EA who thrives in a fast-moving, high-performance environment and loves making things happen, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to become a valued member of #TeamGallagher.