Senior Democratic Services Advisor

September 24, 2024

Christchurch City Council

Christchurch

FULL TIME & OTHER

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About the team | Ko te rōpū nei
Working in Legal and Democratic Services unit as the Senior Democratic Services Advisor, you will be part of a team providing end-to-end support and service to Council and its committees, through advisory and professional services.
About the role | Ko te mahi nei
As a Senior Advisor in our Democratic Services team, you will:

Work closely with Elected members, ELT and Council Officers to providing specialist advice in democratic processes and decision making processes, including Standing Orders
Provide end to end service and support to Council, it's committees and other associated meetings
Work as an intermediate between Council, the community and external agencies who are seeking advice and information on Council activities and decision making
Review and edit complex documents and related information

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei
To be successful in the role, you will:

Hold a relevant tertiary qualification (such as law, political science or humanities), and extensive local government experience
Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong working relationships
Be able to think on your feet and see the big picture, and have an excellent eye for detail
Be timeframe focused, calm under pressure and able to work to tight deadlines
Have a strong sense of integrity and confidentiality, and be able to think strategically

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

This is a unique opportunity where, with your local government experience, and the support of your manager and colleagues, you can use your skills and experience to excel as a specialist in democratic processes.
If you are keen to play a part in enabling effective democratic decision-making ,and putting the community at the centre of local decision making by facilitating citizen and community participation, then don't delay - apply today!
To view the position description please click on the link at the bottom of the page

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:
Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week
Position: Permanent, full-time
Location: Primarily based at Te Hononga Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street
Salary: $111,553 - $123,948
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