Governance & Democracy Advisor

Waikato Regional Council; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Waikato Regional Council is seeking a governance advisor to provide trusted governance and legislative advice to elected members and staff. You will support decision-making through high-quality processes and prepare agendas, minutes, governance reports and policy documents.

You will coordinate and support statutory and resource management hearings, contribute to electoral processes and governance training, and work closely with councillors, iwi partners, senior leaders and community stakeholders.

Qualifications

• A bachelor-level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Three to five years' relevant professional experience.
• Experience providing advice, interpreting legislation or managing complex processes.
• Strong written communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience in local government, governance, democracy services or public sector advisory roles would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide trusted governance and legislative advice to elected members and staff.
• Support Council and committee decision-making through high-quality governance processes.
• Prepare and review agendas, minutes, governance reports and policy documents.
• Coordinate and support statutory and resource management hearings.
• Contribute to electoral processes, governance training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with councillors, iwi partners, senior leaders and community stakeholders.

Skills

Relationship management

Verbal and written communication

Organisation and prioritisation

Judgement and confidentiality

Governance knowledge

Education

Bachelor-level qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Waikato Regional Council is seeking a governance advisor to provide trusted governance and legislative advice to elected members and staff. You will support decision-making through high-quality processes and prepare agendas, minutes, governance reports and policy documents.

You will coordinate and support statutory and resource management hearings, contribute to electoral processes and governance training, and work closely with councillors, iwi partners, senior leaders and community stakeholders.