Governance Team Leader

Full-Time - 40 hours per week

About our District - Our mission is to make our communities better and this role will play a key part in achieving this. We are located in a tranquil area of New Zealand offering some of the best access to the great outdoors. We also boast attractive housing prices for your town, village or rural lifestyle and we are within commuting distance to larger centres.

About our Organisation - We're a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation that's passionate about delivering top-notch services to our community. At STDC, we don't just talk about culture, we live it. Our people are known for their "Can Do" attitude, strong teamwork, and genuine pride in making a difference.

We've built a reputation as one of the best places to work, offering unique benefits like access to a sick leave bank and a retention incentive after four years. You'll be part of a team that thrives on innovation, supports your growth, and works together to achieve great things.

About the Role

As Governance Team Leader, you will be at the heart of the Council's democratic and decision‑making processes. You will lead the delivery of high‑quality governance services, supporting elected members through meetings, elections, representation reviews, and induction and development programmes. The role also ensures strong, efficient administrative support across the organisation, enabling Council business to run smoothly and compliantly.

Do You Have What It Takes?

You'll provide trusted governance advice to elected members, the Chief Executive, and senior leaders, while leading and developing a skilled Governance team. You will oversee statutory obligations, democratic processes, key governance documentation, and annual work programmes, ensuring professional, timely, and transparent outcomes. This role also contributes to organisational capability, stakeholder engagement, compliance, health and safety leadership, information management, and strong partnerships with iwi and the wider community.

About You

This role will suit an experienced governance professional with proven people leadership skills and a strong understanding of local government legislation, standing orders, and governance frameworks. You are politically savvy, detail‑focused, and an excellent communicator with strong writing and relationship‑building skills. Proactive and well organised, you thrive in a small, multi‑skilled team and bring a positive, customer‑focused approach to your work. A clean driver's licence is essential.

The salary range for this position is between $83,430pa and $92,700pa and the appointed starting level will be dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed during interviews with shortlisted candidates.

If this role appeals to you, head over to our website www.southtaranaki.com where you can access the background information and job description for the role. If submitting an application, please ensure you provide a covering letter outlining your skills and experience for the role along with your most current CV.

Applications close at 4pm on Thursday, 14 May 2026 or when a suitable candidate has been appointed to the role.

To apply for this job go to: https://southtaranaki.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6886598.