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Governance Support - Official Information Officer

1061 Haupapa Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand Req #22
Wednesday, 15 January 2025

Are you ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to making a positive impact in our community? At Te Kaunihera o ngā Roto o Rotorua | Rotorua Lakes Council, we're more than just an organisation; we're a force for good. With over 400 staff, our council is at the forefront of culture, people, and connections. From lakeside relaxation to world-class mountain biking trails, geothermal wonders, and vibrant night markets, Rotorua has it all. Embrace our commitment to biculturalism as we work hand in hand with Te Arawa, our local iwi. If you're ready to embark on a fulfilling journey, apply now and be part of a truly extraordinary team.
Nei ngā ringa e toro atu nei ki a koe! Haeremai! Our arms are extended to you in welcome!


About this role

To provide high quality business support to the Manager- Governance, Strategy and Compliance and enable the organisation to make official information available in accordance with the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and Privacy Act 1993, in turn supporting the principles of transparency and accountability. 

We are looking for a super star to join our Corporate Planning and Strategy team to provide:

  • Provide assistance to the Manager - Governance, Strategy and Compliance to have adequate preparation, material and resources (reports and or presentations) available for group, executive meetings and council/committee
  • Coordinate and support departmental meetings and correspondence minutes/actions register for the Manager - Governance, Strategy and Compliance with a focus on business support across functions.
  • Ensure the public has access to all appropriate information held by Council under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 and the Privacy Act 2020 to honour the principles of public transparency and accountability.
  • Provide business units with sound advice and guidance through their official information processes, ensuring requests are responded to within legislative timeframes and reviewing draft responses.
  • Recommending and implementing strategies and activities for improving the organisation's official information and privacy capabilities and efficiency.
  • Contributing to special projects as required.

 The skills required for the role include:

  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
  • Advanced keyboard skills
  • A proven track record of thinking differently, acting with integrity, working together and making it happen.
  • Analytical ability and business acumen.
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders (internal and external).
  • Ability to operate independently, anticipate requirements and monitor workload.
  • The ability to define, understand and solve problems using initiative and creativity
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to operate effectively in teams with the ability to contribute to decision making and planning processes
  • Able to deal with ambiguity.
  • Advanced written communication and presentation skills.

This job vacancy closes on Thursday 30 January 2025 

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Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi.  We aspire to being a bicultural organisation and we value staff who speak te reo Maori, have an appreciation of Maori values, and a working knowledge of tikanga Maori.
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Other details

  • Pay Type Salary
  • Min Hiring Rate $67,494.00
  • Max Hiring Rate $79,405.00
Location on Google Maps
  • 1061 Haupapa Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand