Corporate Support Lead

Nelson City Council; Nelson; Hybride; NZD 94 000 - 118 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Wellbeing leave

Fully subsidised health insurance

Hybrid working arrangements

Generous leave provisions

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts

Access to community projects

Near nature – beaches and parks nearby

Résumé du poste

Nelson City Council is seeking an organised and proactive Corporate Support Lead to provide high-quality business support and manage contracts and services across the organisation. Reporting to the Head of EPMO, you will play a key role in supporting governance, risk and operational delivery in a dynamic local government environment.

You will coordinate diverse contracts, maintain essential registers, support onboarding, and contribute to cross-Council activities.

Qualifications

• This role requires proven experience in business support or administration within a local government or public sector.
• Experience negotiating and managing contracts and agreements.
• Experience providing secretariat support to meetings.

Responsabilités

• Provide high-quality administrative and secretariat support to senior leadership and incident management when activated.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of contracts, SLAs, leases, subscriptions and licences across Council.
• Coordinate travel, office supplies, equipment and asset management.
• Maintain key registers and processes, including delegation, warrants and policies.
• Support staff onboarding and administer systems and applications within the area.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle commercially sensitive information with discretion.
• Contribute to the Administration Community of Practice and provide flexible support across the organisation.

Connaissances

Contract management

Secretariat support

Stakeholder management

Office administration

Organisational coordination

Formation

Business administration qualification

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Keep Council running smoothly. Build strong connections. Make a difference.

We’re looking for an organised, proactive and adaptableCorporate Support Lead to provide high-quality business support and manage a range of important services and contracts that help keep Council operating effectively.

Shaping our future | Kōmiria te anamata

Our vision for Whakatū Nelson is a creative, prosperous and innovative city. Our community is inclusive, resilient, and connected – we care for each other and our environment.

Nelson City Council is undertaking one of the most significant local government transformations in New Zealand. Through Shaping Our Future, we’re organising ourselves around the people and communities we serve, getting clearer about who does what, and investing in the capability we need for the years ahead. That includes customer experience, data and digital, asset planning, economic development, and contract and programme delivery, to name just a few. We’re also working more closely with iwi, neighbouring councils and other partners to deliver better outcomes for Whakatū Nelson. Our new structure is in place, and we’re now recruiting for the roles that will bring it to life.

This isn’t a one-off change. It’s the foundation for a council that keeps improving, and we’d love you to help build it.

About Nelson City Council | E pā ana ki te Kaunihera o Whakatū

We are Wakatū Nelson, a city where creativity, prosperity, and innovation thrive. Our vision is to foster a community that is inclusive, resilient, and deeply connected. Here we prioritize caring for one another and our city, building a vibrant and supportive place for everyone.

About the role | Kō tēnei tūranga mahi

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and capable professional who enjoys variety, building relationships and making things happen. Reporting to the Head of EPMO, you’ll play an important role in providing business support and managing key contracts, agreements and services relied on across Council.

In this role, you’ll:

• Provide high-quality administrative and secretariat support, including support to the Senior Leadership Team and Incident Management Team when activated.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of cross-Council contracts, service level agreements, leases, subscriptions and licences.
• Coordinate important operational activities including travel administration, office supplies, small equipment and asset management.
• Maintain key organisational registers and processes, including the Officers Delegation Register, warranting information and the internal policies register.
• Support staff onboarding and administer systems and applications within the role’s area of responsibility.
• Keep processes, information and records accurate and up to date, handling confidential and commercially sensitive information with care.
• Contribute to Council’s Administration Community of Practice, providing flexible support across the organisation when needed.

About you | Ko ngā pūmanawa ō

You’ll be an experienced business or administrative professional who enjoys bringing order to complexity, building relationships and making sure things get done.

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience in a business support or administration role, ideally within local government or the public sector.
• Experience negotiating and managing contracts and agreements.
• Experience providing secretariat support to meetings.
• Strong Microsoft Office and document management skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate logistics and events, and keep deliverables on track.
• Sound judgement and discretion when working with confidential information.
• A relevant business administration qualification would be an advantage, but isn’t essential.

You’ll be someone who takes ownership, builds constructive relationships across the organisation and is happy to turn your hand to a wide variety of work. You’ll bring a practical, collaborative approach and a focus on providing reliable support that enables others to do their jobs well.

What we offer | Ko ngā painga mōu

• Wellbeing leave, platforms and initiatives
• A fully subsidised health insurance scheme
• A flexible workplace including hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Generous leave provisions
• Learning and professional development opportunities
• Access to various employee benefits and discounts
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that shape our community's wellbeing and future
• Mountains, beaches and national parks at your doorstep

At Nelson City Council, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and has a true sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from diverse ethnicities and cultures, LGBTQ+ communities, neurodivergent individuals, and people with disabilities. If you require any assistance with your application, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

For further enquiries | Ina he pātai anō, whakapā mai

Please reach out to our People & Capability team on [e-mail]