Contracts Administration (Administration & Office Support)
We're working towards a thriving Te Taitokerau with a healthy environment and resilient communities. Can you help achieve this vision?
A few things you should know about Northland Regional Council…
Our work is ultimately about working together to care for our region's incredible environment and many communities, matching our skills and resources with the vision and aspirations of our people. From healthy waters, protecting our native taonga, developing meaningful relationships with tangata whenua, to creating resilient and adaptable communities in a changing climate. Here at the Northland Regional Council your work makes a difference to our community.
Toitu te whenua, toitu te moana, toitu te tangata. If the land is well, if the sea is well, the people will thrive.
The opportunity awaits…
Our Climate Action Team is growing! We have a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Administrator to join the team. This role is part-time, 25 hours per week with flexibility around hours worked. The role will support delivery of Northland Regional Council's Climate Resilient Communities Fund and work across the Climate Action team offering dedicated coordination and administration support. Key responsibilities of the role will include maintaining Climate Resilient Communities Fund budgets and records, raising purchase orders, drafting funding deeds and securing progress reporting from fund recipients. You'll also be interacting with our communities, listening to their aspirations, building relationships and helping to facilitate climate action across our region.
You will provide general secretarial services for the Joint Climate Change Adaptation Committee, including agenda preparation, minute taking, and liaising with Elected Members. In addition, you will also offer Personal Assistance to the Group Manager when the Group Personal Assistant is away.
This role plays an important part in building resilience to a changing climate to help our communities thrive into the future. If working in a role where your mahi will have this impact appeals, then we want to hear from you!
Do you have what it takes?
We are looking for someone with exceptional communication skills, who will excel at building trust, and maintaining positive interactions with colleagues and stakeholders. In addition, you will also bring the following:
High level Proficiency in use of Microsoft applications especially Word, Excel and Outlook.
3+ years relevant administrative experience.
Budget management experience.
Minute Taking experience.
Ideally have working knowledge and experience in data management such as IRIS or GIS systems.
Experience and understanding of working for local government is desirable.
Experience as a Personal Assistant would be an advantage.
We understand that sometimes the right person doesn't 'tick all the boxes'. If you think your skills and experience are relevant and you're motivated by a climate-resilient future for our communities, we'd love to hear from you.
What's in it for you?
Just as you care about your community and environment, NRC cares about you and we are committed to the wellbeing of our people. We celebrate our efforts as a team and recognise every individual for their contribution and dedication to their mahi.
We understand the importance of flexibility, so we're committed to alternative working arrangements for our people. We have a range of flexible work arrangements that we can consider to suit the varied lifestyles of our people.
What's next?
The mahi our Northland Regional Council staff are involved in really makes a difference for our environment and people. If you're keen to be part of this motivated and passionate team, please apply. Want to have a korero with us first or just need more information? If so, contact our Climate Action and Natural Hazards Manager, Natalie Child (******). When you hit apply, you will be taken through to our external careers site and will be able to view the Job description here: JD: Climate Resilience Fund Administrator. Please include a cover letter with your application.
Applications close on 3 November 2024
We review applications as they are received / apply now as the close date may change. Please note we will not accept email applications.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency/citizenship or valid NZ work visa.
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