We're looking for an experienced Administration Officer to join our Property and Legal Team based at the South Taranaki District Council Administration Building in Hāwera. This is a part time role, hours of work are 24 per week.

About our District - Our mission is to make our communities better and this role 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 town, village or rural lifestyles and we are within commuting distance to larger centres.

About our Organisation - We are an energetic, progressive and values-based organisation that provides quality services and facilities for our communities. We place strong emphasis on our organisational culture, which in turn creates strong engagement across our team. We employ people with a 'Can Do' attitude, who want to work for a united organisation, with a strong sense of family, that is proud to serve its communities.

At STDC, we offer a proven "best place to work" environment, including access to a sick leave bank, flexible working opportunities and a retention incentive benefit upon five years of employment. Our team culture encourages innovation, we care about your professional development, and you will be working with an elite and motivated team of professionals.

About the Role - You'll provide administrative support across Council's property and legal portfolio, including maintaining accurate property records and supporting the master property register. Your work will include assisting with leases, licences, renewals, rent reviews, tender processes, rental administration, and legal correspondence. You'll also support information and CCTV requests, ensure records are maintained in line with Council requirements, contribute to health and safety and civil defence responsibilities, and deliver professional, responsive service to both internal and external customers.

What you'll bring - You'll have strong administrative and organisational skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Confident managing property and legal documentation, you'll be comfortable prioritising competing tasks and working efficiently in a busy environment. You'll communicate clearly and professionally, follow processes and legislative requirements, and provide a high standard of customer service. You'll be equally capable of working independently and collaborating effectively with the Legal and Procurement Manager, internal teams, and external stakeholders.

About You - You are a proactive, customer-focused administrator who takes pride in delivering high-quality work and building strong working relationships. Ideally, you will hold a relevant property qualification (Level 4 or equivalent) and have at least two years' experience in property administration. You bring a positive, solutions-focused mindset, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a strong commitment to accuracy and process. You demonstrate an awareness of tikanga Māori and understand the importance of working respectfully with others. Experience in local government would be an advantage.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand, therefore must have NZ residency or hold a valid NZ work visa. In terms of residence class visa applications, priority will be given where the applicant is in New Zealand.

The full-time equivalent salary range for this position is between $64,980pa and $72,200pa 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 5pm on Thursday 16 July 2026 or when a suitable candidate has been appointed to the role.