Business Support Officer

2 weeks ago


Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand Wanganui District Council Full time

A fantastic opportunity is available for a passionate and highly driven individual, with proven experience in administration and organizing events, to become part of our Business Support team.

Your exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated administrative expertise will be fully utilized in this role.

You should also be able to showcase your caring, polite, and efficient demeanor and outstanding communication standards when interacting with our community and internal customers.


This position would be ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail, political awareness, and well-established organizational, administrative, and communication skills to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.

You will work within a dynamic and supportive team under the guidance of the Team Leader Business Support.

The Business Support team will offer additional assistance with event coordination and administrative duties as required, ensuring you have a solid support system.

In addition, you will collaborate closely with the Democracy Team while fostering and nurturing effective working relationships across all Council Teams and the broader community.
_ Key responsibilities include:
_

  • Supporting the Business Support Officers and the EA to the Mayor in planning and organizing functions and events for both the Mayoral office and Executive Leadership Team.
  • Being the primary point of contact within the Business Support Team and Mayoral Office.
  • Addressing incoming correspondence and inquiries.
  • Contributing to reports and fulfilling information requests.

_ Ideally, you will possess:
_

  • Highly refined organizational and administrative abilities.
  • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • A strong sense of initiative and attention to detail.
  • Experience working in a political setting.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer skills.
  • Strict adherence to discretion and confidentiality.
  • The capacity to manage competing priorities and adapt to changes.
  • Ability to engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds in culturally sensitive ways.


This role will present challenges, diversity, and significant responsibilities, and we trust you will be eager to deliver your utmost in tackling them.



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