The Company
Headwaters is a sheep genetics and supply-management company that has formed High Health Alliance, a joint venture with Alliance Group, to pursue a global ambition. Together we created Lumina Lamb -a premium brand born to do things differently-combining leading science, genetics, processing and innovative farmers to deliver unique product specifications to discerning foodservice customers worldwide.
Headwaters farmers achieve stronger returns by producing a branded product through a defined farming system while staying connected to end customers. In the coming year they will supply over 240,000 Lumina lambs, with continued growth driven by rising demand. Headwaters continues to lead across New Zealand’s sheep industry, with innovation at its core and a purpose to “Create and unlock value for Headwaters farmers.” Learn more: https://www.headwaters.nz/ and https://luminafarms.com/
The Role
Be the CEO’s right hand, keeping priorities clear, governance tight, and information flowing. You’ll manage the calendar, inbox, travel, and meeting cadence, ensuring the urgent and important are sequenced well. You’ll prepare Board/Advisory agendas, packs, and accurate minutes, driving action tracking to closure. You’ll also draft and polish documents, briefs, and presentations; coordinate stakeholder engagements and events across farms, partners, and industry bodies; keep projects moving with tidy records in Teams/SharePoint; and handle expenses making sure the right things happen at the right time.
The Person
• Seasoned EA supporting SLT/Board level
• Governance admin pro agendas, packs, minutes
• Highly organised and adept at juggling competing priorities
• Sharp writer with advanced Microsoft 365 skills
• Calm, proactive, highly discreet and a sense of humour
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To Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting the skills you would contribute to this role at Headwaters.
Initial confidential enquiries regarding this position are welcome by contacting Sally Wynn-Williams on 027 478 5554 or Rosie Robinson on 027 221 2080.
Applications for this role close 5pm Wednesday 24 September 2025.
