See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.
Research Assistant - Fixed Term ContractRolleston, New Zealand
Reference: 6701183
About the role: As a Research Assistant in the Community Insights and Policy team, you will play a vital role in a comprehensive information-gathering project. Your responsibilities will include in-depth research and analysis of a variety of complex documents, summarising results, and fact-checking source materials, all while maintaining meticulous records.
In this role, you will work closely with teams from across Council, leveraging institutional knowledge and collaborating with others to ensure that the information gathered aligns with the project's objectives. Your keen investigative mindset, attention to detail, and ability to evaluate diverse documentation will be vital in producing this research.
Investigating and reviewing internal and external records to gather relevant information.Organising and logging documents for easy future reference.Collaborating with teams across the Council to ensure accuracy and consistency.Analysing complex records, such as legislation, legal opinions, and meeting minutes.Showing initiative to explore all potential sources of information.Handling sensitive information with discretion.About you: This role demands a keen eye for detail, a proactive and analytical mindset, and the ability to navigate and manage complex information. We're looking for someone who is highly organised, methodical in their approach, and thrives on tackling challenging tasks. If you have a passion for research, we'd love to hear from you!
You will also have:
Strong analytical skills to interpret and summarise complex records or documents accurately.Exceptional writing skills, ensuring clear, concise, and compelling content with attention to grammar and presentation.Strong oral communication skills, able to conduct effective interviews and communicate clearly with stakeholders.Interpersonal skills to build collaborative relationships at all levels.High digital literacy, able to work effectively with digital tools and data.About us: Selwyn is New Zealand's fastest growing district. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow.
Our office is based in Rolleston (only 25km from Christchurch), which offers an enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers and hills that make up Canterbury's stunning landscape.
Our values are important to us and represent the way we work:
· Be a good human
· Be brave - Think differently
· Better together - Make it happen for Selwyn.
We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
If you'd like to play a part in making Selwyn the best place to live, work and play, join us today!
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