At the Christchurch City Council, our love for our city inspires us as we constantly strive to make it an even better place to live, work, and play.
Do you have an eye for detail and the ability to multi-task across a range of activities for a variety of individuals, all while maintaining flexibility to accomplish deadlines?
If so, then come join the Democratic Services team!
About the role | Ko te mahi neiAs a Democratic Support Services Officer, you are a key team player providing administrative and secretarial support to the Council and its committees.
You'll be providing support in a formal Council meeting one moment and processing public-facing documents and District Licensing Committee decisions the next - in addition to dealing with a range of systems and technology, so having confidence to learn and adapt is a must.
You'll have to deal with both reactive situations and daily tasks, so being able to think on your feet will come in handy.
Attentive yet calm and collected under pressure, with a professional manner as you support livestreamed formal Council meetings by typing live on screen and displaying documents.Ability to multitask while maintaining a high level of attention to detail, as you will also be supporting and processing District Licensing Committee decisions and dealing with a wide range of public-facing documents.Highly organised, task-oriented, a quick learner, and able to produce consistently high standards of work within tight legislative timeframes without being fazed.Excellent communication skills as you deal with multiple internal and external stakeholders including Commissioners, Elected Members, and Senior staff.Enthusiastic and energetic self-starter with strong experience in secretarial administration.
You will be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
New Zealand Local Government experience would be highly desirable but not necessary.Keen to take pride in your work and take pride in your city?
It's time to get in touch.
To view the position description, please click on the link at the bottom of the page.
Additional Recruitment InformationSalary: $65,502 p.a.
to $72,780 p.a.
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.Location: Primarily based at Te Hononga Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch.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.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.
Feel like you don't meet every single requirement of the job description?
Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.
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 every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
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.
Reference # 37020
Posted on 09 Jan 2025
Closes on 23 Jan 2025 09:00
Location(s): Central City
Expertise: Administration, Community Services & Development, Customer Service, Information Technology
Job level(s): 1 to 3 years, 3 to 5 years, 5 to 7 years
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