About the role:

As the Governance (Committee) Coordinator you will work alongside the Senior Governance Advisor to ensure all Council, Committees, Subcommittee and Community Board meetings are scheduled, agendas are ready, rooms and catering are booked, and minutes are captured. You will also provide general administration support and reporting as required.

Other tasks may include:

• Updating databases and organising filing systems
• Arranging livestreaming and recordings of meetings
• Tracking of and follow up on, meeting actions
• Support with projects, including Representation Review and local government elections
• Some after-hours meetings and travel required

About you:

With proven administration experience, you will have effective organisation, time management and coordination skills, along with excellent communication including writing and editing. You will also enjoy working in a process-driven environment.

You will also have:

• 5 years' experience in a coordinator / administrative role.
• Experience working with and handling sensitive and confidential information.
• The ability to follow conversations and take minutes and actions.
• A high level of digital literacy and confidence using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Work, SharePoint).
• Knowledge of Tikanga and Te Reo.

Desirable experience will include local government / similar environment; working with elected members, board members and executive leadership teams; as well as knowledge of relevant local government legislation (for example the Local Government Act 2002 and Local Government Official Information Management Act).

What we can offer:

• Great work-life balance
• 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 one of the fastest-growing districts 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, then this is your opportunity to gain exposure to key networks and learn more about our council, committees, and community boards.

Apply today!