About MHM Automation MHM Automation is a proudly New Zealand-founded engineering business with a 140-year history and a truly global footprint. Designing and delivering advanced automated systems for the food processing and logistics industries, MHM helps customers improve efficiency, yield, and worker safety through innovative engineering and technology.
Headquartered in Christchurch and now part of Fortifi Food Processing Solutions, MHM plays an important role within a global group operating across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and beyond. As part of Fortifi, MHM contributes to the delivery of full-line, automated solutions to food producers worldwide, while maintaining its strong local identity, values, and long-standing customer relationships.
This global connection creates exciting opportunities for collaboration, influence, and exposure -blending the stability of a long-established New Zealand business with the scale and ambition of an international group.
MHM is now looking for a talented Executive Assistant to join the team in this vital, diverse role. Sound like you?
About this role This is a pivotal Executive Assistant role, providing high-quality, confidential, and proactive support to MHM’s Senior Leadership Team. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you will be a trusted partner to senior leaders, including the Chief Executive, enabling effective decision-making through seamless coordination, strong governance discipline, and professional executive support.
Beyond supporting MHM’s executive team locally, this role sits at the intersection of a global leadership network. You will be a key point of contact between MHM executives and senior leaders across Fortifi and its sister companies in Europe and the Americas - supporting cross-border collaboration, executive communication and international travel.
Your days will be varied and fast-paced; from managing complex diaries and international travel, to preparing executive papers, coordinating meetings and events, and ensuring executive interactions across the group are well-prepared and professionally managed. It’s a role that offers genuine exposure, influence and the opportunity to operate with confidence at senior executive level, both locally and globally – all based in Christchurch. Excited?
About you You’re an experienced Executive Assistant who thrives in high-trust, high-accountability environments. You bring exceptional organisation, sound judgement, and a calm, professional presence - even when juggling competing priorities.
You’re known for your discretion, attention to detail, and ability to anticipate what leaders need before they ask. Comfortable working with senior executives and governance groups, you enjoy being the person who makes things run smoothly behind the scenes and takes pride in delivering a polished, professional standard every time.
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a trusted, influential role within a respected, global organisation - while still being part of a close-knit, values-driven team in Christchurch.
How to apply To discover more about MHM visit
For a confidential discussion, please contact Leanne Crozier at Decipher Group E: or by txt 021 245 2224
Decipher Group is partnering with MHM Automation on this appointment.
Applications close: Wednesday 11th February 2026