$87,215 - $93,998 a year
Full time, Permanent
Te Kaunihera-a-rohe o Ngamotu - New Plymouth District Council is a local government organisation located in the heart of New Plymouth. Our vision is to be the Sustainable Lifestyle Capital, and our district boasts a spectacular natural beauty from Taranaki Maunga to the moana. In 2021, we were awarded the most liveable city (for a population between 75,000 and 150,000) by the International Awards for Liveable Communities. We work collaboratively with iwi, Government, not-for-profits and businesses to achieve outcomes that benefit our community.
Te aheinga - The opportunity
Our Governance Team is looking for a professional and enthusiastic Governance Advisor to support good decision-making processes for our Council and Community Boards. In this role you will have a unique opportunity to gain insight into all aspects of local government and an opportunity to help make New Plymouth District a Sustainable Lifestyle Capital.
Governance Advisors possess a unique blend of administrative expertise, interpersonal skills, and a deep understanding of governance principles.
Your exceptional administrative skills will help you excel in scheduling meetings, coordinating agenda distribution, and producing timely and accurate minutes. Your organisational skills will enable you to effectively manage information flow and sequencing of decisions across our committee structure. You'll be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (touch typist preferred).
Your strong communication and interpersonal skills mean you can communicate clearly and concisely (both orally and in writing), engaging with and supporting our diverse stakeholders including elected members, senior management, our community, and Te Tiriti partners.
Your ability to interpret legislation and policy, navigate process constraints, and understand democratic processes will assist you in providing pragmatic advice and guidance to support effective decision-making.
Beyond your technical skills you'll need to be:
Proactive and self-motivated - able to take initiative, anticipate needs, and work independently to drive tasks and projects forward
Organised and detail-oriented - with exceptional organisation skills and meticulous attention to detail. You'll need a proven ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively
A team player - collaborating effectively with colleagues contributing to a positive and supportive team environment
Calm and resilient - maintaining composure under pressure, managing high-demand workloads with tight deadlines, and working with a range of different individuals.
Ou matou rourou - What we offer
At the New Plymouth District Council we aim to create and sustain a truly rewarding workplace environment for our staff including solid career pathways, learning and development opportunities as well as personal and professional development.
You can expect to start in this permanent, full-time role with us between $87,215 and $93,998.
We have also put together an 'Our Peoples Package' that spans wellbeing, development, benefits, culture, and recognition.
If you think this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!
Applications close on Sunday, 24 November 2024.
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