Records Assistant - Part-time

About the role:

Selwyn District Council's Information Management team is looking for a Records Assistant to join us on a part-time basis (0.5 FTE / 20 hours per week). We're open to school-hour arrangements and this role was designed with working parents and those returning to the profession in mind.

You'll be part of a small, specialist team that takes information management seriously. Records management is a real discipline here, not an afterthought. You'll assist with the day-to-day processing and maintenance of Council's electronic and physical records, keeping our information systems accurate, accessible and well-organised, and supporting compliance with the Public Records Act 2005.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Process and maintain Council's electronic and physical records in line with classification schemes, retention schedules and naming standards

   

   

• Provide SharePoint support and expertise to the team and wider Council

   

   

• Respond to internal record retrieval requests accurately and promptly

   

   

• Support Council's Public Records Act 2005 compliance by following approved policies and procedures

   

   

• Handle records that feed into LIM production, consents processing, and compliance activity

   

   

• Identify opportunities to improve routine records processes and contribute practical feedback to the team

   

   

About you:

You know how this mahi works. Whether you're returning after time out of the workforce or looking to step back from full-time hours, you bring the kind of care and precision that good records management demands. You take pride in doing things right the first time, you follow through reliably, and you're comfortable in digital systems, particularly SharePoint.

This is a great opportunity to stay connected to your profession, contribute to meaningful public sector work, and be part of a team that values what you bring.

You will also have:

• 2+ years' experience in a records or information management

   

   

• Confidence using SharePoint and standard Microsoft 365 tools

   

   

• Strong organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail

   

   

• A relevant qualification in Records and Information Management or equivalent experience

   

   

• Experience in a local or central government environment (desirable)

   

   

What we can offer:

• Great work-life balance with flexibility

   

   

• Career coaching and development

   

   

• Life insurance

   

   

• Wellbeing and volunteer leave

   

   

• Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year

   

   

• Two weeks paid Partners Leave

   

   

• Sick leave from day one

   

   

• Continued KiwiSaver contributions during savings suspension

   

   

• Discounts with local and national businesses

   

   

About us:

Selwyn is the fastest-growing district in New Zealand. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow.

Our head office is based in Rolleston (only 25km from Christchurch), which offers an enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers and hills that make up Canterbury's stunning landscape.

Our values are important to us and represent the way we work: · Be a good human · Be brave - Think differently · Better together- Make it happen for Selwyn.

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

If you'd like to play a part in making Selwyn the best place to live, work and play, join us today!

To apply for this job go to: https://sdcjobs.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6912881.

Applications close 29 July 2026