Governance Advisor

Western Bay of Plenty District Council; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Subsidised medical insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Pet friendly work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing resources

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is seeking a Governance Advisor to support the governance and democracy functions. You will work with elected members, prepare agendas, take minutes, manage resolutions, and provide timely information to leaders across the organisation.

You will enjoy a varied workload, collaborate across teams, and have access to development opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and a supportive work environment. NZ residency or valid permit required.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisation, communication and writing skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships and networks across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Council's governance and democracy functions.
• Provide meeting support and advice on correct procedure and good governance practice.
• Create agendas, take minutes, and manage resolutions, and work with staff to provide timely information to elected members.

Skills

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Local Government experience

Job description

Western Bay of Plenty District Council – Tauranga, North Island

At Western Bay of Plenty District Council, everything we do is about making the everyday better - and helping our communities thrive, now and into the future.

Western Bay is a District undergoing significant growth and transformation. From planning for future communities to delivering the infrastructure that supports them, we're focused on getting the fundamentals right - and preparing for what comes next.

We're also focused on our people. At Western Bay, we believe in investing in and empowering our teams to grow, lead, and achieve their goals. Because when our people thrive, our communities do too.

If you're motivated by making the everyday better, helping people thrive, and leaving things better than you found them - we'd love to hear from you.

The opportunity

As a member of the Governance team the Governance Advisor helps deliver Council's governance and democracy functions. You will work closely with our elected members and support a variety of Council Committees and Community Boards. You will provide meeting support and advice on correct procedure and good governance practice. You will be responsible for creating agendas, taking minutes, and managing resolutions, and will work with staff to help ensure timely and accurate information is provided to elected members.

You will enjoy a varied workflow and the opportunity to work collaboratively across functions and teams in the organisation.

To set you up for success, you'll have

• Excellent organisation, communication and writing skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships and networks across the organisation.
• While Local Government experience is a bonus it is not a requirement, if you have the right set of skills and want to learn we will provide you with comprehensive training to be successful in the role.

What we offer

• Five weeks annual leave.
• A competitive employment package - including subsidised medical insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a pet friendly work environment.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support.
• Free onsite parking.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.

For further information please call Robyn Garrett on 0800 926 732.