Executive Assistant to Chief Executive

Wellington Central

This is a varied role that combines executive assistance, governance administration, HR coordination, and communications support—perfect for someone who enjoys keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.

Your responsibilities will include:
Executive Support
- Manage the CE’s calendar, meetings, and correspondence
- Prepare background papers, presentations, and reports
- Coordinate meeting logistics, agendas, and documentation
- Support contract management processes and ensure documentation accuracy
Council & Committee Administration
- Coordinate Council and Committee meetings
- Provide support to Council members 
Human Resources Support
- Maintain HR personnel files and employment agreements.
- Support onboarding and offboarding processes for team members.
Communications & Operations
- Assist with website updates and stakeholder mailouts.
- Maintain our operational handbook, ensuring policies are regularly reviewed.

About You:
You’ll be an organised and adaptable professional with excellent attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.

You’ll bring:
- Strong administrative, coordination, and communication skills
- The confidence to work with discretion and maintain confidentiality
- A proactive approach and a commitment to high-quality work

This role offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Apply now to make a real difference in how our CE and Council deliver for the organisation and community.

Please note: only applicants with the legal right to work permanently in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

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Jude Byrne

Principal Recruitment Advisor

Apply attaching your CV with a Covering Letter outlining your availability and experience. If you have any questions regarding this role call Jude on (04) 901 6444.

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EA to Chief Executive

People & Culture Business Partner

$135,000 plus depending on experience | Seaview, Wellington

We’re looking for an experienced People & Culture Business Partner to support approximately 500 employees across two key operational sites - with a home base at our clients Seaview location in Wellington (a team of 60 in that office).
In this hands-on and rewarding role, you’ll be part of a 21-strong national P&C team that includes Business Partners, Payroll, and Talent Acquisition. You'll provide strategic and day-to-day HR support, with a strong focus on employee relations (ER) - managing around 20 ER cases per month, including disciplinary, performance, and absenteeism matters. External legal support is available when required.
Day to day will also include Advisory support to Managers across the Lower North Island and all of the South Island.  Advisory will include Training delivery to hiring managers.

What You’ll Bring:

• 8-10 years’ experience in a senior HR/P&C Business Partner role.

• Strong working knowledge of NZ employment legislation.

• Proven ER experience - confident handling complex cases.

• Background in operational or industrial environments is ideal.

• Ability to build trust with stakeholders at all levels.

• Flexibility to travel 2-3 times per month across your region (including 6-monthly Auckland team catchups).

What’s in it for you?

• Be part of a values-driven business with a real impact on the ground. Their values include: Safety, Service, Sustainability, Innovation, Working as One

• Work in a collaborative, well-supported P&C environment.

• Opportunity for an end-of-year handover – start ASAP and hit the ground running!

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Lucy Palmer

Principal Recruitment Advisor

Apply now and bring your HR expertise to a role where you can make a tangible difference.  Applications to lucy@forterecruitment.co.nz

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People & Culture Business Partner

Senior Solicitor

Competitive Salary | Wellington Central

Make a meaningful impact in a values-driven, regulatory environment.

About the job

This Regulatory client had two key staff poached from their practice recently and while disappointing, it creates two great opportunities:

1 x full time permanent role
1 x full time fixed term contract for 12 months

We are seeking two Senior Legal Advisors to provide expert legal support across the organisation, manage litigation, contribute to law reform, and mentor junior lawyers.  You’ll play a key role in supporting the Board, staff, and Complaint Assessment Committees, while helping the employer to meet their statutory obligations and reduce legal risk.

The sector that our client regulates has had increased complaints regarding professional conduct and as my client said "poor conduct makes for very interesting work".  

About the team

This well regarded team of 7 needs some additional resource.  In their sector, the recession has created the need for further support in the Legal Services team.  A higher than usual number of complaints and investigations have meant the client is replacing one permanent staff member and recruiting someone else on a Fixed Term contract for 12 months.  This is a team with good culture and an inclusive and collaborative team environment.

What you’ll bring:

• LLB and current practicing certificate

• 5–7 years’ PQE

• Strong advisory skills and an interest in litigation

• Knowledge of regulatory/compliance environments

• Ability to lead, coach and support legal colleagues

• Practical understanding of legislation and codes  

What's on offer:

• Purpose-driven work that makes a difference

• Collaborative and supportive legal services team

• Opportunities to influence policy and practice

• Practicing certificate fees paid

• Professional Development budget each year

• Great Litigation skills amongst the team for you to learn from

This client is eager to get people on board before the Christmas holidays, if possible and equally happy to wait for a new year start if you have plans for the summer that you don't want interrupted.

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Anita Murdoch

Director

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To find out more please call Anita for a confidential discussion today on 04 901 6444 or email anita@forterecruitment.co.nz.

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Senior Solicitor

Lawyers needed – Regulatory environments

$85,000 - $135,000 | Wellington Central

We’re proud to be partnering with two key regulatory clients in Pōneke, both seeking experienced Lawyers (2+ years PQE) to join their teams. 

With momentum building in the job market, these roles offer a chance to step into meaningful work that supports professional standards across New Zealand.

Opportunity 1: Consumer Protection

Join a fast-paced in-house legal team:

• Senior Lawyer (5+ years PQE) with strong litigation experience. All litigation is managed in-house, providing hands-on experience and development.

• Intermediate Lawyer, working under a Senior Advisor on a varied caseload with practical litigation exposure.

Opportunity 2: Protection of Vulnerable People

This professional body supports over 100,000 registered professionals and is committed to lifting the status of their sector.

• Two Lawyers (2-3 years PQE) needed for a diverse caseload, including sensitive matters, within a collaborative team of seven.

Both employers offer strong leadership, professional development budgets, and in-practice learning opportunities.

If you're a skilled Litigator looking to make an impact in a regulatory setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

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Anita Murdoch

Director

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Lawyer - Regulatory environments

Pharmacist - Wairarapa

About the role:

This lovely, close-knit team are looking for another Pharmacist so they don’t need access to locums when someone wants leave, is sick or attends training.

Ideally, they are seeking a full-time person but they would also consider flexibility and part-time hours for the right person.

As part of a close-knit team including the owner/operator, you will need to be flexible to turn your hand to a little bit of everything.  Currently, the split of work includes 65% dispensary (they have robotics to support this work) and 35% additional services and consults.  They operate two pharmacies in this community so it means you will have variety.

Collaboration between the retail and dispensary team is important and this team work very well together already.

About you:

Versatility and the ability to multi-task is important – your ability to step in and help where possible is really important. There are a team of Technicians and an intern to support so you will need to be a team player. 

While the owner of this business would consider supporting a newly qualified Pharmacist, there are obvious benefits from working with an experienced person.  We are happy to speak with applicants at all levels – if you are right for the team, everything is possible.

What’s in it for you:

• Personal, community-based Pharmacy environment

• This pharmacy operates Monday to Sunday 9am-6pm – NO late nights, or shift work.

• Lovely, experienced team

• The owner of the business operates two pharmacies in the community so there is scope for change without changing employers

• The owner of the business is an accredited employer so if you are on a work visa, a move here is possible so you can consider progress to a residency visa

• The owner will support the cost of professional development, registration and insurances

Take action:

If you have been considering a change or are just curious, we would be very happy to kōrero and share a little more detail about the role.

We know it’s a competitive market and that it will seem like a small community where everyone knows everyone.  This is a chance to find out more with privacy and confidentiality assured.

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Anita Murdoch

Director

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Pharmacist Wairarapa 2

Senior Lawyer / Associate

Competitive salary based on experience, medical insurance and more | Wellington Central

About the employer:

• Wellington owned and operated Law firm

• Experts in Corporate, Commercial, Dispute Resolution and Employment Law

• Well-established team of 22 staff

• Seeking a Senior Lawyer, Associate or Senior Associate to fit into this team, commit and invest in this firm for the long term.

Join a vibrant, forward thinking law firm with a strong commercial and government national client base which includes market leaders in aviation, hospitality, transport, construction and the trades.  Specialising in dispute resolution, employment (along with family law and our Commercial and Corporate practice) they deliver market leading legal solutions.

They are committed to promoting a collegial and collaborative environment with a team of all-rounders who enjoy working together with each contributing strongly to their success.  Work-life balance is important to them, along with the health and well-being of their team.

About the role:

You will be joining a growing Dispute Resolution team in central Wellington. You will have excellent client relationship skills and be motivated to advance your career by working with a great team.

What you will bring to the role:

1. Proven experience practising in civil litigation/dispute resolution and employment law

2. Experience in Court and mediation processes

3. A current NZLS practicing certificate and at least four years post qual experience

4. A positive outlook with great communication skills and the ability to develop a rapport with the team and your clients

5. Conscientiousness and a good work ethic coupled with a “can do” attitude

6. A flexible and adaptable approach to matters and the varied demands of a thriving office with a diverse client base

7. The initiative to work independently and drive matters forward

8. Excellent attention to detail and a focus on delivering a high-quality and timely service to clients

9. A professional approach to service delivery and not only managing, but exceeding client expectations

What’s in it for you:

• What sets this law firm apart is their down to earth and modern culture.  They are genuine and authentic.

• This is an opportunity to join a law firm who truly do invest and will grow you. 

• As a forward thinking firm that is growing, they want someone to invest in for the long term, someone that wants opportunity for partnership and someone that will contribute to the teams skillset and culture

Please note: only applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.

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Anita Murdoch

Director

Apply attaching your CV with a covering letter outlining your availability and experience, using the reference AKM6498.

To find out more please call Anita for a confidential discussion today on 04 901 6444 or email anita@forterecruitment.co.nz.

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