Support Officer – Community Governance Team
About the team | Ko te rōpū nei
At 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 role | Ko te mahi nei
Relationships 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:
* Processing funding applications from community to deliver on their goals and aspirations.
* Providing end-to-end support to the community board to support their decision-making processes.
* Co-ordinating and delivering events to celebrate the community.
* Providing administrative support to the advisors in the local team.
* Maintaining the Community Webpage.
* Creation of short videos of community projects and Community Board events.
* At least 4 years secretarial and administration experience. Ideally with local government experience.
* Ability to hit the ground running as this is a key role.
* Excellent attention to detail, strong computer skills (including Microsoft Office), and experience in preparing and publishing documents on the web, including editing website content.
* Ability to work independently with initiative to identify what can and needs to be done.
* Adaptability to changing priorities and tight timeframes.
* Digitally savvy, with experience in creating video content would be ideal.
What’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. You will also benefit from:
* Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
* Flexible working arrangements - work from home, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave
* Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
* Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts
Through 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.
At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at jobs@ccc.govt.nz.
Hours of work - Monday to Friday, full-time 37.5-40 hours per week
Position - Permanent
Location - This position is primarily based at the Multicultural Recreation & Community Centre (until the new South Library is built)
Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $67,635 to $75,150 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both within the immediate team and the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
Application notes - Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.
Reference # 40243
Location(s) Beckenham, Cashmere, Spreydon
Expertise Administration, Community Services & Development
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