• Coordinate meetings, agendas and governance processes
• Contribute to projects that support Canterbury’s environment
• Flexible, supportive workplace with development opportunities

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

Council plays an important role in responding to national legislation and policy changes – this mahi is part of our operating environment and is embedded in our everyday mahi. The current proposals from central government are significant, and Council is working through the opportunities and implications. However, our mahi must continue to deliver our three core services for our partners, communities and te taiao (environment).

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role

This newly created role provides essential administrative support to the Project Management Office, helping ensure the project portfolio runs smoothly and jproject governance processes are well supported. You’ll play a key role in coordinating information, supporting decision-making forums, and maintaining high-quality documentation across the project portfolio.

• Provide secretariat support for governance groups and meetings
• Coordinate agendas, minutes, templates and PMO documentation
• Support preparation of Executive Leadership Team papers
• Maintain PMO systems, records and workflows
• Assist PMO leaders with scheduling and administrative coordination

For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.

Mōu │ About You

You’re a highly organised and proactive administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment. With excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills, you enjoy supporting teams and improving processes.

• Proven experience in a business support or coordination role
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and admin systems
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Confident communicator with a collaborative approach

Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience  

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in administration or coordination
• Experience supporting meetings, documentation, and workflows
• Exposure to project environments or PMO functions (advantageous)
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and commitment to partnership

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 Tafflyn Bradford-James on 0274411493.

Apply directly by completing the online application form and submitting your CV and cover letter. Applications close on Wednesday 22 July and will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are encouraged. Interviews may begin before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close the advertisement 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