Governance & Democracy Advisor

2 weeks ago

Rotorua, New Zealand Rotorua District Council Full time

Position Description

Ready to make a lasting impact? Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua | Rotorua Lakes Council is your platform for meaningful change. With a team of over 400 staff, we're committed to forging a better tomorrow for the Rotorua community. In the heart of this thriving city, you'll find yourself immersed in natural wonders like geothermal pools and ngawha | geysers, while enjoying the exhilarating mountain biking scene. Join a council that thrives on collaboration with Te Arawa, our local iwi, and embraces biculturalism at its core. From the Rotorua Lakefront Redevelopment to hosting the world-renowned Crankworx festival, you'll play a vital role in shaping our city's future. Start your journey with us today

We are on search for a two Governance & Democracy Advisors, who will, as part of a team, be a source of Governance support and advice to a range of parties including Elected members, General Managers and Team Leads. You will also maintain the integrity of relevant systems and provide administration and systems support.

We are looking for someone who has:

- Advanced office management and general administration procedures.
- A proven track record of success in providing exceptional meeting, event and/or business support.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills.
- Strong analytical, evaluative and problem solving abilities
- Maintains confidentiality and exercises sound judgement and discretion
- Intermediate/Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Advanced keyboard skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (construct resolution in meeting, create minutes in live time)
- Effective time management skills
- A proven ability to adapt and deal with changing priorities and requirements
- An applied understanding of standing orders
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to operate effectively in teams with the ability to contribute to decision making and planning processes
- Remains calm under pressure

If you enjoy working in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same, are interested in the political process and can think on your feet, this could be the job for you. If you want a challenging, varied and highly visible role, have a passion for democracy and transparent governance this could be the career for you.

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