Support Officer – Community Governance Team

Christchurch City Council; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 67,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental organization in Christchurch is seeking a Support Officer for the Community Governance Team. The role involves providing comprehensive administrative support to the community board and coordinating community projects and events. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in secretarial work, excellent computer skills, and the ability to work independently. The position promotes a flexible work environment and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to training programmes

Flexible working arrangements

Collaboration opportunities

Variety of benefits

Qualifications

• At least 4 years secretarial and administration experience.
• Proven experience in preparing and putting documents on the web.
• Experience in creating video content would be ideal.

Responsibilities

• Processing funding applications from community.
• Providing end to end support to the community board.
• Coordinating and delivering events.

Skills

Attention to detail

Computer skills (Microsoft Office suite)

Ability to work independently

Quick learner

Digital savvy

Job description

Support Officer – Community Governance Team

About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

At the Christchurch City Council, we are driven by our passion for creating a better future. The Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Governance Team believe in working hard for our community whilst maintaining our sense of humour and pride in our work.

Join a high-performing team who are passionate and deliver a range of services to the community and the community board.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

Relationships are everything in this role, you will be playing a key role in providing administrative and secretarial support across the Community Board and Community Governance Team as well as coordinating the delivery of community projects and events as required.

The Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Governance team interact at a grass-roots community level right through to the political level, working directly with the Community Board who make some pretty hefty decisions for the good of our communities.

Responsibilities include:

• Processing funding applications from community to deliver on their goals and aspirations.
• Providing end to end support to the community board to support their decision-making processes.
• Co-ordinating and delivering events to celebrate the community.
• Providing amazing administrative support to the advisors in the local team.
• Maintaining the Community Webpage.
• Creation of short videos of community projects and Community Board events.
• At least 4 years secretarial and administration experience. Ideally with local government experience.
• Given the key nature of this role, we need someone who is a quick learner and who can hit the ground running.
• You'll have excellent attention to detail, great computer skills (including Microsoft Office suite) and proven experience in preparing and putting documents on the web, including adding and editing content on a website.
• Your ability to work independently means you have the initiative to seek out what can and needs to be done.
• The nature of this environment means that priorities can change instantaneously, requiring you to adapt and respond accordingly - often within tight timeframes.
• Digitally savvy, with experience in creating video content would be ideal.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at [e-mail]

Hours of work: Monday to Friday, full-time 37.5-40 hours per week

Position: Permanent

Location: This position is primarily based at the Multicultural Recreation & Community Centre (until the new South Library is built)

Salary: The salary band for this position goes from $67,635 to $75,150 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.