Governance Advisor
Come and make a difference with us
At Western Bay of Plenty District Council, everything we do is about making the everyday better — and helping our communities thrive, now and into the future.
Western Bay is a District undergoing significant growth and transformation. From planning for future communities to delivering the infrastructure that supports them, we’re focused on getting the fundamentals right — and preparing for what comes next.
We’re also focused on our people. At Western Bay, we believe in investing in and empowering our teams to grow, lead, and achieve their goals. Because when our people thrive, our communities do too.
If you're motivated by making the everyday better, helping people thrive, and leaving things better than you found them — we’d love to hear from you.
The opportunity
As a member of the Governance team the Governance Advisor helps deliver Council’s governance and democracy functions. You will work closely with our elected members and support a variety of Council Committees and Community Boards. You will provide meeting support and advice on correct procedure and good governance practice. You will be responsible for creating agendas, taking minutes, and managing resolutions, and will work with staff to help ensure timely and accurate information is provided to elected members.
You will enjoy a varied workflow and the opportunity to work collaboratively across functions and teams in the organisation.
To set you up for success, you’ll have
Excellent organisation, communication and writing skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and strong attention to detail.
Ability to build relationships and networks across the organisation.
While Local Government experience is a bonus it is not a requirement, if you have the right set of skills and want to learn we will provide you with comprehensive training to be successful in the role.
What we offer
Five weeks annual leave.
A competitive employment package - including subsidised medical insurance.
Flexible work arrangements and a pet friendly work environment.
Learning and development opportunities.
Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support.
Free onsite parking.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.
For further information please call Robyn Garrett on 0800 926 732.
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