Governance Advisor

Ko wai mātou - Who are we

Te Kaunihera-ā-rohe o Ngāmotu - New Plymouth District Council is a local government organisation located in the heart of New Plymouth. Our vision is to be the Sustainable Lifestyle Capital, and our district boasts a spectacular natural beauty from Taranaki Maunga to the moana. In 2021, we were awarded the most liveable city (for a population between 75,000 and 150,000) by the International Awards for Liveable Communities. We work collaboratively with iwi, Government, not-for-profits and businesses to achieve outcomes that benefit our community.

Te āheinga - The opportunity

Our Governance Team is looking for a professional and enthusiastic Governance Advisor to support good decision-making processes for our Council and Community Boards. In this role you will have a unique opportunity to gain insight into all aspects of local government and an opportunity to help make New Plymouth District a Sustainable Lifestyle Capital.

Governance Advisors possess a unique blend of administrative expertise, interpersonal skills, and a deep understanding of governance principles.

Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako - Essential skills and experience

Your exceptional administrative skills will help you excel in scheduling meetings, coordinating agenda distribution and producing timely and accurate minutes. Your organisational skills will enable you to effectively manage information flow and sequencing of decisions across our committee structure. You'll be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (touch typist preferred).

Your strong communication and interpersonal skills mean you can communicate clearly and concisely (both orally and in writing) engaging with and supporting our diverse stakeholders including elected members, senior management, our community and Te Tiriti partners.

Your ability to interpret legislation and policy, navigate process constraints and understand democratic processes will assist you in providing pragmatic advice and guidance to support effective decision-making.

Beyond your technical skills you'll need to be:

• proactive and self-motivated - able to take initiative, anticipate needs and work independently to drive tasks and projects forward
• organised and detail-oriented - with exceptional organisation skills and meticulous attention to detail. You'll need a proven ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively
• a team player - collaborating effectively with colleagues contributing to a positive and supportive team environment
• calm and resilient - maintaining composure under pressure, managing high-demand workloads with tight deadlines and working with a range of different individuals.

He aha ai a Taranaki? - Why Taranaki?

With the stunning Mt Taranaki as a backdrop and the warm iron sands along our coast, it is no wonder Taranaki is one of the best regions in New Zealand and the world. In Taranaki it's easy to achieve an enviable lifestyle without having to compromise your career. Our regions' dynamic surf, multitude of parks and gardens, iconic walkways, major events calendar and mountain playground make this the place to live!

Ōu mātou rourou - What we offer

At the New Plymouth District Council we aim to create and sustain a truly rewarding workplace environment for our staff including solid career pathways, learning and development opportunities as well as personal and professional development.

You can expect to start in this permanent, full-time role with us between $87,215 and $93.998.

We have also put together an 'Our Peoples Package' that spans wellbeing, development, benefits, culture and recognition.

If you think this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

Applications close on Sunday, 24 November 2024.