Executive Assistant - Dynamic Team

Daiken Southland Ltd produces Medium Density Fibreboard (MDF)and Melamine Faced Board (MFB).  We export to customers in the Pacific, Asia and America, along with within New Zealand. We have built a reputation for producing superior colour, consistency and quality. 

Located in Mataura, Southland we pride ourselves on our great company culture and staff benefits. 

We seek to fill a newly created position in our business to support our Japanese directors and senior management.  

We seek a candidate that has the following skills:

• Fluent in Japanese and English
• Be able to interpret reports and administration into Japanese, both verbally and in written form
• A high degree of expertise in Microsoft products, including Word, Excel and Power Point
• Be able to support our Japanese speaking directors and senior managers in meetings where both English and Japanese will be spoken
• Be able to complete administration in both English and Japanese (where required) including, reports, travel, visa applications etc
• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Experience should also include:

• Ideally 2-4 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry
• Strong administration experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience in working around senior leadership positions
• Experience in Japanese management culture

We offer a competitive salary along with highly competitive benefits such as superannuation, free life, trauma and income protection insurances, wellness contributions and subsidised medical insurance.