Description
Nelson's Mayor and Councillors Office has a new opportunity for a Senior Advisor. In this pivotal role you will provide strategic advice and support to the Mayor, and act as a key liaison between elected members and senior Council staff. You will proactively identify issues, risks and opportunities to support achievement of Council's strategic objectives.
This position requires a person who has a passion for Nelson and an ambition for its City Council to be a high performing organisation that provides good quality service and value for money. The role is to provide advice, support and information to help the Mayor achieve their aspirations for the city, and to support Councillors to work well as a team and to ensure strong and effective relationships with Council staff.
Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will lead a team of two, consisting of a Communications Adviser and an Executive Assistant. Together the team will provide high quality advice, support and services to the Mayor, Councillors, staff and the public.
We're looking for someone with the following competencies:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Well-developed relationship management skills including ability to quickly build trust and credibility
High level of political acumen
Sound judgement on policy matters
Ability to lead and motivate a team
Excellent report writing skills
A tertiary qualification in an appropriate field or equivalent experience
Ideally you will also have:
Understanding of the public sector including local government decision making processes and relevant legislation
Understanding of the role of the Mayor and Councillors in governance and its interaction with Management.
Understanding of and commitment to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi
For an articulate and motivated professional, this is an enviable career and lifestyle opportunity in a fabulous location. If you have been waiting on the right role in Nelson that would fully utilise your expertise, it's time to apply.
Salary Range: $130 - $143K
Applications close midnight Tuesday 19 November 2024. For more information, please contact Andrea King, Manager People and Capability ******
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