Imagine waking up to the serene beauty that is Rotorua – with lakes at your doorstep and embracing the thrill of mountain biking in the metropolis of trails. Join Te Kaunihera o nga roto o Rotorua | Rotorua Lakes Council and be part of a team that brings exceptional projects to life, such as the iconic Sir Howard Morrison Centre, the current revitalisation of the Rotorua Aquatic Centre, and the stunning Rotorua Lakefront Redevelopment. As a council deeply rooted in biculturalism and a strong connection with Te Arawa, our local iwi, this is your opportunity to work at the forefront of culture, people, and connections.
About this role
We are recruiting for two positions:
One 6 month Fixed-Term role under the Parental Leave and Employment Protection (Paid Parental Leave) Amendment Act 2002.
As part of the Integrated Planning & Development team, your role will be to provide a customer-oriented and responsive approach to the cross-organisational delivery of business support services. The Integrated Planning & Development team is responsible for the functions of building, resource consents, and land information memorandums.
Skills and experience
As our ideal candidate you will have:
relevant experience in administration
demonstrated use of initiative
efficiency and accuracy
professionalism, multi-tasking ability, and prioritising work
ability to relate to all types of people
experience using Outlook, Word, Excel
excellent keyboard skills including speed and accuracy
knowledge of, or familiarity with processes associated with legislation and/or the statutory processes related to the Local Government regulatory framework (such as: Building Act, Resource Management Act, Local Government Act)
experience in administering resource consent or building consent applications (this would be an advantage, however full training will be provided)
the ability to remain calm under pressure, a good sense of humour, and enjoy the rewards of working in a busy and demanding environment as an individual and as part of a dynamic team.
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may close prior to the advertised closing date. The successful candidates will commence around mid-January 2025.
Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi. We aspire to being a bicultural organisation and we value staff who speak te reo Maori, have an appreciation of Maori values, and a working knowledge of tikanga Maori.
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