Personal Assistant

Posted:

28/07/2025

Closing Date:

28/08/2025

Job Type:

Contract

Location:

Manukau

Job Category:

Executive

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside our CEO and Corporate Leadership Group, while also supporting culture and HR initiatives that make Cardinal a fantastic place to work. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with people, and love keeping things running smoothly, we want to hear from you!

Cardinal is a leading partner to many of New Zealand’s well-known companies in food, beverage, grocery and personal healthcare. We offer an end-to-end logistics solution to our customers, which offers the opportunity for our team members to develop, upskill and progress within the business. We are revolutionizing supply chains with New Zealand’s first fully automated 3PL warehouse with AI driven robotics.

Monday – Friday | Fixed term- 6 months | Based in Auckland

About the Role:

As a Personal Assistant, you will:

• Manage the CEO and leadership team's calendars, travel, and meeting coordination
• Assist with internal communications, presentations, and strategic planning
• Support the Culture Manager with employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives
• Be the welcoming face of Cardinal at reception and a key contact for visitors
• Assist with HR tasks including recruitment, onboarding, and admin support
• Help coordinate events, social media updates, and internal announcements

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Proven experience as a PA, EA, or HR/admin assistant
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information
• Confidence with Microsoft Office and general admin systems
• A warm and friendly personality that helps drive a positive workplace culture

What We Offer:

• Monthly team events
• Ongoing training, mentoring and development opportunities
• Be part of a team that's passionate, forward-thinking, and fun!

If this sounds like you – don’t wait! Apply now and take the next step in your career with Cardinal.

Applicants must have NZ citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa. The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, criminal history check, and provide two contactable references.