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At Whangarei District Council, we are passionate about making our community a thriving and positive place to live and work. With strong development in our district and a diverse working environment, we value our community and our people. There's never been a better time to join Whangarei District Council.
About the role
We have a great opportunity for a collaborative administrator to join our Democracy & Assurance team, supporting council and committee meetings and the democratic process. This involves preparing meeting agendas, taking and distributing meeting minutes, creating records of proceedings, and providing advice on the democratic process in a timely manner.
About you
This role requires strong communication skills, a high level of diplomacy and professionalism, and a desire to collaborate with others to achieve great results as a team. We require you to have administration experience and an understanding of the Local Government Act and/or Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act. A related qualification or relevant experience would also be an advantage.
In addition, our ideal candidate would have:
Strong administration skills and experience in the preparation of professional meeting agendas and minutes
Time management skills and a highly organized approach
The ability to effectively facilitate and mediate between the operational and governance sides of local government
An understanding of local government systems and processes
Proficiency in the use of communication technology
A demonstrated ability to work well and support others within a team environment
A genuine enjoyment of working in a support role
The successful candidate will be a great fit for the team and possess transferable skills or relevant experience. This is a varied role with the opportunity to tackle many interesting areas of work.
Ready to apply?
At Whangarei District Council, we take our reputation as a lifestyle destination seriously and consider a range of flexible working and work/life balance options for those who want to work in a professional and progressive environment while still having the time to take advantage of everything our district offers. If you are ready to make a difference in the community we serve, to be challenged as a professional, and to achieve a better balance in life, apply now.
If you have any questions or would like to have a confidential discussion about the role, team, flexible working, salary, or any other topic, we would love to chat! Please feel free to contact our People and Capability team at (09) 430 4200 or 0800 932 463. Applications close at 5 pm on Friday, 29th November 2024.
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