Governance Advisor

Richmond, New Zealand

Reference: 6737612

  • Are you passionate about democracy and governance?
  • Can you provide advice, guidance and meeting support at Committee and Council meetings in a Committee Advisor function?
  • Do you have experience in local authority elections?
  • Base salary + benefits + health insurance

This is an exciting role and opportunity for a talented professional to join our Governance team at Tasman District Council.

What's in it for you?

Our benefits package is unique - you customise it to your preferences, with a selection of extra leave, cash allowance and additional KiwiSaver/Superannuation contributions.

We will also offer relocation assistance, making this a career and lifestyle opportunity not to be missed! Combined with a generous salary and benefits package, health insurance and a day off on your birthday too! This is an opportunity to advance your career like no other.

Why this role?

As Governance Advisor you will provide specialist and high-quality support and advice to Council's elected members and staff on governance matters, agenda, minutes, meeting requirements, and decision-making processes that facilitate the effective management of Council and committee meetings .

The Governance team has a commitment to upholding democratic principles and promoting transparency and accountability in governance.

What you'll bring to the role?

You will bring a minimum of five years relevant local government, policy and administrative experience, preferably in a large organisation. Alongside this experience you will hold an understanding of legislation and procedures including the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, the Local Government Act 2002, the Local Electoral Act 2001 and Council's Standing Orders.

You will have a demonstrated ability to interpret legislation, experience in mentoring, coaching and training others and a wide range of previous office administration experience.

You will hold excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide advice, guidance and support to elected members and staff. Your strong organisational skills and attention to detail will be key to this role with the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Join us and make a real difference in your community.

Apply today!

Applications Close: 31 Mar 2025

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What to expect after you apply

Once the vacancy closes you'll be contacted within 7 days as to whether or not your application has been successful.  If you've been shortlisted for an interview, you'll be contacted by one of the People & Wellbeing team to arrange a time to come in and meet with some of the team. 

We typically only do one interview, however depending on the seniority of the role or the role itself, we sometimes require two interviews.  For mid-senior level and team leader/manager roles, you may also be required to undertake psychometric testing.

In your interview, there will be a member of the People & Wellbeing team, the Hiring Manager and either their Manager or one of the senior member's of their team.  Our interview questions are predominantly behavioural and skills-based.

Summer Student Internships

Every year we employ a number of Summer Students across the Council to work for a period of 12-16 weeks over the summer months (mid-November to February). This is a great opportunity to gain work experience in your field of study. Recruitment begins in mid June. All applications must be submitted online via our Vacancies page between mid-June and mid-July each year.

We typically have vacancies in Engineering, Environmental Information (Hydrology, Resource Science and Biosecurity), Information Services and Regulatory (Compliance Monitoring).

If you're an Engineering student interested in a Rivers Engineering career/Summer Student position, check out this website for more information - Careers | Resilient River Communities - Careers | Resilient River Communities (resilientrivers.nz).