Lead Governance Advisor

6 months ago

Wellington Central, New Zealand McLaren Associates Full time

A key member of the Executive Support team
- Work within an inclusive, collaborative and supportive environment
- Permanent, full-time position based in Wellington Central
- Our client is the professional body for teachers in Aotearoa New Zealand and responsible for provisions of quality teaching and high standards by registering teachers, setting and maintaining professional standards and ensuring teachers are competent and fit to practice._

Reporting to the Chief Executive, and as a key member of the Executive Support team, the Lead Governance Advisor will be responsible for providing timely and practical strategic and technical advice to the Chief Executive, Governing Council, Executive Team, and wider organisation on governance-related matters and governance best practices.

In addition, you will also be responsible for managing key stakeholder relationships, acting as a conduit between the Executive Team and the Governing Council and as the first point of contact for Council matters as well as delivering effective secretariat duties for the Governing Council, Committees and Advisory Groups.

The variety and breadth of this role as well as the opportunity to work on a broad range of governance matters will keep you busy and stimulated. The advice and support you provide will directly strengthen and improve the overall quality of the organisation’s governance system and help them achieve optimal organisational outcomes.

**Person Profile**:

- Proven experience providing executive support, secretariat/board services and/or governance advice at a senior level
- Experience in public policy and/or understanding of the machinery of Government would be advantageous
- A confident and natural people person with ability to build rapport and trusted relationships and relate to a wide range of people at all levels
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
- Sound administration, organisational, project management and time management skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Minute taking experience
- Have a professional, warm, positive, friendly can-do attitude
- Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively within a team
- Committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles, Tikanga, Te Ao Māori and ability to speak Te Reo Māori would be an advantage
- Confident with technology and proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and databases
- A relevant tertiary qualification in law, public policy, commerce, or communications is desirable but not essential.

**Applications will be reviewed and actioned upon receipt.
**Applications to**: Ngan Nguyen via mclaren.co.nz

**P**: 04 499 1069

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