Support Officer - Community Governance Team

Support Officer - Community Governance TeamAbout the teamAt the Christchurch City Council, we are driven by our passion for creating a better future.

The Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Governance Team believe in working hard for our community whilst maintaining our sense of humour and pride in our work.Join a high-performing team who are passionate and deliver a range of services to the community and the community board.About the roleRelationships are everything in this role, you will play a key role in providing administrative and secretarial support across the Community Board and Community Governance Team as well as coordinating the delivery of community projects and events as required.The Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Governance team interact at a grass-roots community level right through to the political level, working directly with the Community Board who make some pretty hefty decisions for the good of our communities.Responsibilities include : Processing funding applications from community to deliver on their goals and aspirationsProviding end to end support to the community board to support their decision-making processesCo-ordinating and delivering events to celebrate the communityProviding amazing administrative support to the advisors in the local teamMaintaining the Community WebpageCreation of short videos of community projects and Community Board eventsYou will bring : At least four years secretarial and administration experience.

Ideally with local government experienceGiven the key nature of this role, we need someone who is a quick learner and who can hit the ground runningYou'll have excellent attention to detail, great computer skills (including Microsoft Office suite) and proven experience in preparing and putting documents on the web, including adding and editing content on a websiteYour ability to work independently means you have the initiative to seek out what can and needs to be doneThe nature of this environment means that priorities can change instantaneously, requiring you to adapt and respond accordingly - often within tight timeframesDigitally savvy, with experience in creating video content would be idealWhat's in it for you?

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors.Benefits include : Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunitiesFlexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leaveCollaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisationBenefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discountsThrough collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply.Job details : Hours of work : Monday to Friday, full-time 37.5-40 hours per weekPosition : PermanentLocation : This position is primarily based at the Multicultural Recreation and Community CentreSalary : The salary band for this position goes from $67,635 to $75,150 per annum based on a 40 hour weekWe are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all individuals.

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