Risk & Assurance Coordinator

2 days ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

**_E nga iwi, e nga karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tenei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He piiraa tenei ki a koe. Haere mai ki te tono mo tetahi tuunga i te Kaunihera o te Taone o Ōtautahi._**

Join the heart of transformation and improvement at Christchurch City Council as a Risk and Assurance Coordinator for the Head of Risk & Assurance.

**About the team | Ko te rōpū nei**

You'll be at the centre of action, contributing to vital areas like Internal Audit, Risk Management, Health, Safety & Wellbeing. Our team is on a dynamic journey to enhance our functions and capabilities.

Be a part of our journey towards excellence and make a real difference in our community

**About the role | Ko te mahi nei**

You'll be instrumental in a variety of projects, playing a key role in advancing our systems and reporting processes. Here, you'll find not just a job, but a mission, surrounded by great colleagues who foster a positive and vibrant work culture.

You will be adaptable and organised to keep one step ahead and ensure that the workflow is well managed.

Tasks include:

- Proactive diary management and support by aligning scheduling with priorities.
- Informing on priority issues, researching and preparing background information as appropriate.
- Attend meetings and undertake minute taking function on behalf of Manager or meeting chairperson.
- Build relationship of trust and respect with the Key Stakeholders.
- Dealing with sensitive and confidential information

**About you | Ko Koe Tēnei**

You are someone who can work independently and with initiative, seeking out what needs to be done before you've been asked to do it.

You'll be able to jump in and out of tasks as priority demands, work under pressure, and you won't shy away from challenging work. To be successful your experience will include:

- Ideally, 6 year's experience as a Personal Assistant within a large organisation providing support to a Senior Manager
- Ideally - a minimum of three years coordinating cross team programmes and resources In-depth knowledge of administrative systems and procedures
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in managing senior executive internal relationships in both formal and informal context

**What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?**

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

- Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
- Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
- Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

**Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero**:

- Hours of work - 830am - 5:00pm_
- Position - Fulltime Permanent Positions_
- Location_ - This position is primarily based at 53 Hereford Street, Christcurch_
- Closing Date -_

**_ Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date._

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