At the Otago Regional Council (ORC), our mission is to protect and enhance the environment and enable our communities to do the same.
To be sure we can deliver on our responsibilities, we are evolving as an organisation, and we're not overstating when we say we have some really big targets to reach.
We need the right people, in the right roles, to help us to get there.We think Otago's a pretty special place.
It covers a vast area - the third largest local government region in New Zealand.
Those who call Otago home enjoy access to mountains, coastal lowlands, dramatic rivers, and wild beaches.
Our environment here is part of who we are, and at ORC, we work each day to look after it.The OpportunityOur Strategy and Customer team at the Otago Regional Council is looking for a Team Leader Governance to join the team on a full-time basis (37.5 hrs per week) in our busy Dunedin office.The purpose of this role is to provide leadership and advice on current and planned governance activity at ORC, with the support of the Manager Customer and Governance and General Manager Strategy and Customer as required.As a Team Leader Governance, you will be responsible for:Overseeing day-to-day operations of the ORC Governance teamActively contributing towards the Customer and Governance Leadership group, supporting the team culture of staff enablement, collaboration, and excellenceLeading organisational compliance with best practice, governance processes, and statutory requirements.Leading governance project work, including but not limited to; management of election processes, by elections, and polls/referenda, new triennium set up, capacity and capability building internally at ORC and local government processes.Ensuring that all elected members and appointed members are provided with a comprehensive induction following elections and have access to the appropriate materials, and trainingIf you are keen to play a key role in local governance and leading a small but mighty governance team, then this is the role for you!About YouOur ideal candidate will have:A tertiary qualification in Politics, Public Policy, Legal Studies, or Organisational Strategy5+ years' experience in a Local or Central Government environmentExperience working in a delivery focussed environment, that required operational legal complianceSkills and an interest in people leadership and stakeholder managementBe a creative problem solver, committed to continuous improvementWhat we offerWe recognise and celebrate diversity within Team ORC and are committed to providing a work environment that supports inclusion and equal opportunities.
We actively encourage applications from anyone who will live our values of MANA- We influence with respect and integrity, TIKA- We do the right thing and do things right and AROHA- We show that we care, alongside us, regardless of their background.To support our diverse and capable team, we're pleased to offer enhanced benefits such as:Flexible work opportunitiesLife InsuranceSuperannuationCompetitive remuneration packagesHow to ApplyIf you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application including your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the person for this role via the Apply button.Please note: We don't always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering and interviewing candidates as their applications are received so we encourage you to apply early.All candidates require the right to work in New Zealand.Applications close Tuesday 14 January 2025For further information, please contact ****** # 8225Posted on 18 Dec 2024Closes on 14 Jan 2025 23:59Location(s) DunedinExpertise Legal, Leadership, Secretariat/Democratic Services
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