Support Officer (Stakeholder Relationships) Fixed-term Skip to content
Are you passionate about building strong relationships and making a positive impact in your community? Far North District Council is looking for a dedicated and dynamic Support Officer to join our team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of engaging with stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met, and fostering collaborative partnerships.
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The key accountabilities of this position include providing high-quality administrative support to the Strategic Relationships department, managing ad-hoc queries and incoming service requests, organising meetings and workshops, administering systems and communication channels, handling purchase orders, and reducing the Manager's routine paperwork and administrative tasks.
This is a fixed-term position that requires a commitment of five days per week. The role is based at our headquarters in Kaikohe and will continue until 31 October 2025. This opportunity offers a chance to be part of our team for a defined period, contributing to our projects and initiatives from our central office location.
We're seeking a candidate with:
At least 3 years of office administration experience.
A commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our community.
A progressive mindset focused on continual improvement.
Enthusiasm and dedication to excellent customer service.
Knowledge of local authority legislation (preferred).
Understanding or willingness to learn Te Ao Maori, tikanga, Te Reo Maori, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Experience with Adobe programs (preferred).
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Strong documentation, reporting, and workflow processing skills.
Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
Far North District Council are proud of our diverse workforce and are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are a progressive and growing council filled with like-minded people who love what they do and are committed to providing superior services to residents and their community.
You will be given all the tools of the trade to hit the ground running.
Learning & Development plan to ensure your ongoing growth and success within the organisation.
The salary for this position is Grade 10 within Council's salary structure (Band: $50,546 to $59,466 pro rata per annum) dependent on qualifications and experience, plus Kiwi Saver.
Free $100,000 life insurance scheme (conditions apply).
Free Will package, so that if the unexpected happens your family is supported.
If you have excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you!
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