Senior Governance Advisor - Shape a City’s Future

Porirua City Council; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Porirua City Council in Wellington, NZ, seeks a Governance Advisor to support democratic processes and advise elected members, staff and the public. You’ll work closely with the Executive Leadership Team to provide expert guidance and training, ensuring governance best practice and confidentiality.

This role contributes to shaping the city’s future as local government evolves and requires strong analytical and communication skills, political acumen, and the ability to influence a broad range of

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of local government legislative environment and regulations.
• Ability to advise and influence a wide range of people.
• Experience in a governance advisor role or similar.
• Meticulous attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and communities.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert governance support and services to elected members, Council and committees, ELT, staff and the public.
• Assisting with the running of the Council’s elections.
• Providing training to Council staff on governance best practices.

Skills

Governance expertise

Political nous

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in political science or law

Job description

Porirua City Council in Wellington, NZ, seeks a Governance Advisor to support democratic processes and advise elected members, staff and the public. You’ll work closely with the Executive Leadership Team to provide expert guidance and training, ensuring governance best practice and confidentiality.

This role contributes to shaping the city’s future as local government evolves and requires strong analytical and communication skills, political acumen, and the ability to influence a broad range of