Banks Peninsula Governance Advisor

September 24, 2024

Christchurch City Council

Banks Peninsula

OTHER & 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.
When you join the Christchurch City Council you'll be getting involved first hand and working to shape the future of this city, our communities and environment. As well as working with awesome people within the organisation, you'll find many opportunities to develop and progress your career with us. Christchurch City Council, where it's possible to love what you do.
About the role | Ko te mahi nei
Do you enjoy being part of a team that strives to make a real difference at community level? The Council's Community Governance Teams work in partnership with communities. As a Governance Advisor for the Banks Peninsula Community Governance Team you'll have an opportunity to be at the forefront of local governance decision making in a diverse and exciting community. Supporting the Banks Peninsula Community Board, you will:

Know your governance processes inside out, be calm under pressure, and thrive working in a fast-paced environment.
Be a flexible juggler, a well-organised arranger, and a careful record keeper - a project coordinator with great admin skills.
Working alongside business groups from across the organisation, you'll help keep our city's elected representatives informed about the Council's activities and be dedicated to supporting elected member decision making to build strong communities.
Provide professional support to staff within the organisation around process and provide advice and support to Community Board members.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei
To be successful in this role, you'll have:

Excellent attention to detail, great computer skills (including Microsoft Office suite) and proven experience in preparing and putting documents on the web.
Knowledge of, and experience working with, Infocouncil would be a distinct advantage.
You may hold a relevant tertiary qualification in public policy or a related field, or the equivalent may have been gained through extensive relevant experience.
You must also be highly organised, task oriented, a quick learner and able to produce consistently high standards of work within tight timeframes.

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
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:
Salary: The salary band for this position goes from $78,464 to $87,182 per annum. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, full time, permanent
Location: Lyttleton Recreation Centre or Little River Library & Service Centre
At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at jobs@ccc.govt.nz
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.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available