Governance Advisor / Kaitohutohu Kaupapa - #310770

Come and make a difference with us

At Western Bay of Plenty District Council we believe our future belongs to the changemakers. The chance-takers and wall breakers.

We believe we all have the power to do extraordinary things. To make decisions that matter.

For our people. For our communities. For each other.

We're on a journey to become a District with strong and sustainable community partnerships, that embraces the diversity of the area and is bold in its vision for change.

At Western Bay we strongly believe in investing in, and empowering our people to achieve their goals and aspirations. If you are interested in joining the Western Bay family, please apply today.

The opportunity

As a member of the Governance team the Governance Advisor supports a variety of Committees, Boards and Forums. You will provide support in meetings of these groups on correct procedures. You will be responsible for creating agendas, taking minutes, and managing resolutions.

A varied workflow and the opportunity to work collaboratively across functions and teams in the organisation.

To set you up for success, you'll have

• Excellent organisation, communication and writing skills.
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and what partnership with Māori means.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships and networks across the organisation.
• While Local Government experience is a bonus it is not a requirement, if you have the right set of skills and want to learn we will provide you with comprehensive training to be successful in the role.

What we offer

• Five weeks annual leave.
• A competitive employment package - including subsidised medical insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a pet friendly work environment.
• Sick leave on commencement of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support.
• Assistance to relocate to the area.
• Free onsite parking.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.

Applications close 11.55pm Sunday, 26 May 2024.

For further information please call the People Team on 07 571 8008.