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, diverse working environment, and an organisation which values its community and its people, there's never been a better time to make the move to Whangarei District Council.About the roleAn opportunity has arisen for a Democracy Adviser within the Democracy & Assurance team at Whangarei District Council. This role is part of the engine room supporting local democracy, ensuring agendas, administration support, standing orders, and advice on the democratic process is provided in a timely way.About youThis role requires strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with others to achieve the best results. Some knowledge of the Local Government Act and/or the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act would be beneficial, but it's more important candidates come with the ability to pick up and understand these pieces of legislation. A related qualification or relevant experience would also be an advantage.Our ideal candidate would have:Knowledge of LGOIMA and a basic understanding of other relevant legislationStrong administration skills and experience around the preparation of professional meeting agendas and minutesUnderstanding of local government systems and processesAbility to effectively facilitate and mediate between the operational and governance sides of local governmentAbility to operate effectively with a high level of diplomacyAdept in the use of communication technologyDemonstrated ability to work well and support others within a team environment.The successful candidate will be a great fit for the team and have transferable skills or relevant experience. This is a varied role with the opportunity to tackle many interesting areas of work.Ready to apply?If you are ready to make a difference in the community we serve, to be challenged as a professional, and to get more balance out of life, Apply Now.If you have any questions or would like to have a confidential discussion, whether that be around 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 on: (09) 430 4200 or 0800 932 463.
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