Governance Support Officer / Administrator

Porirua
Permanent
Part-time

1 day ago

We have received your application from Indeed, so the first step of your application is complete.To finish your application we will email you further details.Governance Support Officer / AdministratorPorirua City is a happening place. Porirua is a diverse, well-connected city and has a lot to offer, with awesome cultural and recreational opportunities. The future is bright - we need skilled people like you to join our team and help shape our growing and developing city.About the roleThis is your chance to work behind the scenes in local government, supporting the decisions that shape Porirua's future. You'll enjoy variety, a supportive team, and meaningful work that makes a real difference in our community.You will:

Support Council and Committee meetings - from setting up the Chamber to livestreaming and note taking.
Coordinate site visits, events, and travel for elected members.
Assist with formal consultations - liaising with submitters and supporting hearings.
Provide financial administration including purchase orders, payments, and reimbursements.
Be part of key projects and events like citizenship ceremonies and elections.

This is a permanent part time role where you'll work 24 hours per week. Due to the needs of the role, these hours will be worked on Wednesday 8:00am - 5:00pm and Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm, with the remaining 8 hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.All about you:You'll need to be a proactive and capable organiser, with a strong ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a variety of people.What you'll bring

Strong organisational and admin skills, with a keen eye for detail.
Great communication and confidence working with systems.
A positive, flexible attitude and willingness to pitch in where needed.
Ability to work some evenings or weekends for Council events.

What you need to do nowCome and join our Democratic Servicesteam and be part of our welcoming and engaging environment. Please contact Jack Marshall on 021 596 431 for more information.Porirua City embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We actively encourage applications by people from all backgrounds and are a member of Diversity Works. If you have any support or access requirements during our recruitment process, please let us know when you apply, and we'll do our best to get you sorted.You will need to apply via our careers centre: .To find out more about working for Porirua City:Applications close on Sunday 14 September 2025.SharePermanent Part TimeJob no: 2025-5643Location: PoriruaClosing Date: Sunday, 14 September 2025

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