- Be an integral part of a collaborative and positive team
- Contribute to the successful delivery of our regulatory function
- Based in the Central City opposite bus exchange
Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury
As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.
The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.
Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:
- Environmental Regulation and Protection
- Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards
- Public Transport
Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role
The regulatory function at Environment Canterbury comprises our Consents and Compliance sections, which are both key focus areas of our organisation.
This key role provides support to the GM so they can work effectively to deliver on key outcomes in a timely manner, this includes ensuring the GM is fully briefed and prepared for meetings.
More about the role:
- Manage administrative and operational tasks for the GM such as diary scheduling & monitoring their inbox
- Build & foster relationships with a cross-section of internal stakeholders
- Coordination of team events, large section meetings & all related activities such as organising catering, venue, travel & agenda
- Process expense claims, purchase order requests & travel requests on behalf of the GM
For more information on this role or to see a Position Description, please contact Natalie Trew 021 232 0111 for a confidential chat.
Mōu │ About You
Ideally, you’ll have experience in an administration role supporting a senior leader or executive team member. Local government experience is a bonus but not essential. You’ll be a quick thinker, who can handle variety and pace, while maintaining accuracy.
Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience
- A minimum for 5 years relevant experience
- Highly developed administrative support and organisational skills with strong attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise, but also adapt to changing priorities quickly and calmly
- A high level of situational awareness, maturity and initiative
- Advanced knowledge and demonstrated competence in commonly used Microsoft 365 programmes
- Capable of working autonomously and as part of a wider team
- Professional written and verbal skills
Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury
Our mahi is underpinned by our values:
- Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
- Pononga (integrity)
- Manaakitanga (people first)
- Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
- Māiatanga (can do)
We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.
We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey
Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information
For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Natalie Trew 021 232 0111.
Applications close on Wednesday, 11th June. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.
Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can
