Board Operations Manager (Executive Assistant to Board)

The role & impact Xero's Board of Directors sits at the heart of how the company is governed — and this role exists to make sure everything around them runs without a hitch. As a Board Operations Manager, you'll be the operational engine behind Board and Board committee meetings, keeping papers, platforms, communications, and logistics moving seamlessly across time zones and geographies. This is a role where precision, discretion, and initiative matter in equal measure. You'll work closely with the broader Company Secretary team and partner with stakeholders across Xero to continuously improve governance processes — from refining how papers get loaded in Diligent to coordinating in-person Board weeks in New Zealand, the US, and the UK. The work is varied, fast-paced, and genuinely consequential. The team & how they connect The Company Secretary team sits within Xero's broader legal function and is responsible for Xero's governance and compliance obligations as an ASX-listed company. The team is small, collaborative, and operates with a high degree of trust. This role reports to the Deputy Company Secretary and sits at the intersection of the executive team, the Board, and the broader Xero business. The role will initially focus on: - Owning and improving the end-to-end Board paper process, including managing Diligent, refining templates, and liaising with EA and operations team