Governance and Management Support Team Lead

4 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Red Cross Full time

Posted: 04/09/2024

Closing Date: 16/09/2024

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Wellington

Job Category: Administration and Office

**Governance and Management Support Team Lead**

**Permanent Full-Time**

**Wellington.**

**About the role - Kōrero me the tūranga**

The Governance and Management Support Team Lead will lead the team that manages the secretariat and management support functions for our National Council, National Board, Executive Leadership Team and senior leader cohort. They will also be the steward of New Zealand Red Cross statutes and policies.

**In this role, you will**:

- Manage the secretariat function for National Council and National Board;
- Coordination of Board and Committee meetings, agenda, minutes and National Board and National Council papers;
- Oversee and lead the logistics and planning for the annual National Council event, including the official components for the Annual General Meeting;
- Ensure information and papers are distributed in accordance with the New Zealand Red Cross Constitution and Regulations;
- Manage the secretariat function for the Executive Leadership Team and senior leaders cohort;
- Ensure smooth and efficient running of the Office of the Secretary General;
- Manage logistics and support for Executive Leadership Team meetings and Away Days and Senior Leader Hui;
- Lead and manage a team of Management Support staff, ensuring they meet the needs of the organisation and General Managers while overseeing their performance, training, and development_;_
- Coordinate and maintain organisational statutes (Constitution and Regulations) and the policies library.

**Who are we looking for? - Mā‎ wai te mahi nei?**

**To be successful, you will have**:

- Tertiary qualification or similar;
- A minimum of 5 years providing support at an executive level or working with executives and/or boards;
- Demonstrated project management experience;
- Demonstrated event management experience;
- Experience managing people / teams;
- Strong understanding of issues within membership and volunteer-based organisations, especially with a humanitarian focus;
- Excellent written and verbal communication and strong relationship management skills;
- High attention to detail, ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and maintain confidentiality;
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
- Ability to tactfully manage sensitive situations, demonstrate emotional intelligence, and adapt to changing priorities;
- Enthusiasm for and commitment to the work of New Zealand Red Cross.

**About New Zealand Red Cross**:
**Why work with us?**
- Be part of a team that shares your passion.
- Our organisation is made up of diverse and dedicated individuals.
- We value our employees as much as we value their work.
- **A recent copy of CV/Resume**:

- **Cover Letter**:

- **Passport**:

- **Right to Work (If Not NZ Citizen)**

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job, **Applications close at 05:00 pm on 16 September 2024.



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