Rolleston, New Zealand

Reference: 6686585

About the role:

Selwyn District Council has a unique opportunity for a Governance Coordinator. This role does not come along very often!
As the Governance Coordinator you will be supporting our Senior Governance Advisor to ensure all Council, Committees, Subcommittee and Community Board meetings are scheduled, agendas are ready, rooms and catering are booked, and minutes are captured. You will also provide general administration support and reporting as required. This is a highly regulated and process-driven environment.

Other tasks may include:

• Updating databases and organising filing systems
• Arranging livestreaming and recordings of meetings
• Tracking of and follow up on, meeting actions
• Support during Representation Review and local government elections

About you:

With proven administration experience, you will have effective organisation, time management and coordination skills, along with excellent communication including writing and editing.

You will also have:

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in local government or similar environment.
• An understanding of Local Government and political processes.

• Experience working with elected members, board members and executive team
• Experience working with and handling sensitive and confidential information.
• The ability to follow conversations and take minutes and actions.
• A high level of digital literacy and confidence using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Work, Share Point).
• Up to date knowledge of relevant legislation including Local Government Act 2002 and LGOIMA.
• Knowledge of Tikanga and Te Reo.

What we can offer:

• Great work-life balance with flexibility
• Career coaching and development

• Life insurance
• Wellbeing and volunteer leave
• Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Two weeks paid Partners Leave
• Sick leave from day one
• Continued Kiwi Saver contributions during savings suspension
• Discounts with local and national businesses

About us:

Selwyn is one of the fastest-growing districts in New Zealand. 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 head 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.
This is your opportunity to gain exposure to key networks and learn more about our council, committees, and community boards. Apply today!

Applications Close: 15 Nov 2024