Governance Advisor

3 weeks ago


Gisborne, New Zealand Gisborne District Council Full time

**About the role**

This role is responsible for supporting democracy administration functions to ensure open and transparent decision making by elected members.

This role also supports Council to meet its obligations under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 (LGOIMA) and the Privacy Act 2020.

Reporting to the Democracy Support Manager your role will be office based, working in the greater team of 6 people who provide governance advice and meeting support to elected members, designated committee Director and the Chief Executive.

You’ll recognise the importance of the role as a Treaty partner and understand how that underpins Gisborne District Council’s work.

**Duties Include**:

- Processing reports into agendas
- Ensuring reports are in line with legislative requirements
- Minute taking
- Providing advice and guidance on best practice
- Community engagement about our democratic processes

**Skills & experience**

Anyone from practical administration experience will suit this role. Being great with the Microsoft Office Suite is essential as is a can-do attitude with our specialized meeting software.

**Benefits**
- Flexible on start and finish times except for scheduled meeting days
- Free carparking, laptop, secure bike racks.
- Hybrid working (home and work) negotiable
- Allocated training budget for career development
- Relocation assistance

**Job Description**:
**About the company**

Here at Gisborne District Council, we pull our values from the community we serve. It makes sense then that we are enthusiastic about culture in our workplace. Family and inclusivity are deep seated in our ethos. With Treaty partnership front of mind, we’re serious about building a workforce that enhances our commitment to deliver. We work hard together to make our people proud and our whanau are why we are so passionate about what we do for the community.

**How to apply**

Click** **APPLY** **or contact Jill Simpson (Senior Governance Advisor) on 06 867 2049 for a confidential discussion.

**Applications Close 10am, Thursday 7th September 2023



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