DEMOCRACY ADVISOR (Job ID: 524)Our Democracy Advisors are multi-talented individuals who provide specialist professional services to elected members and council staff, supporting a range of governance activities including the oversight of governance meetings and statutory hearings. M te tranga | About the role You will organise and manage governance meetings and statutory hearings You will use a number of software platforms to create governance documents, to run meetings partially in person and partially on-line and to manage financial matters You will complete agendas, minutes, reports and memoranda to a high standard You will confidently display good judgement and discretion when advising our elected and appointed members on meeting processes and legislative requirements You will be a supportive team player who communicates respectfully. M te tangata | About you You will have experience in local government in a similar role, or be able to demonstrate transferable skills You will understand the neutrality and diplomacy required to work in a political environment You will have a high degree of emotional intelligence and work well in a team You will be able to write accurate and informative reports to a high standard that assists decision makers to make robust defendable decisions.

M ng pkenga | Qualifications and experience You will have a degree level qualification (or transferrable demonstratable skills) and a full clean drivers licence. M mtou | About us We work hard to care for the mighty Waikato, so current and future generations will benefit from a healthy environment, strong economy, and vibrant communities. Customers sit at the heart of everything we do, and all staff have an important role to play in the delivery of exceptional customer service.

If youd like to understand more about what we do please click hereThe work we do | Waikato Regional Council. By partnering with iwi and working with many others in our communities, our collective kaitiakitanga will make the Waikato region even better. Together, well create a sustainable future that will make a positive difference to peoples lives.

M te tuku tono | How to apply Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and this role will close on 21 February. For a copy of the role description, please click here: Role Description If you have any questions about the role, please contact waikatoregion.govt.

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