Team Leader Governance Administration

Thank you for your interest in this position.

We have received your application from Indeed, so the first step of your application is complete.

To finish your application we will email you further details.

Team Leader Governance Administration

If you would like to be part of a team that is highly motivated and goal driven, then you may be the person we are looking for!

We are looking for a customer-centric and experienced team leader for our Governance Team. The team connects elected members, Council as an organisation, staff and the public, providing advisory and administrative support to enable the delivery of, and participation in, local Governance.

The Team Leader Governance Administration provides leadership and direction to the Committee Advisors/Personal Assistants, manages team resourcing requirements and workloads, and provides backup committee advisor and personal assistant support if required.

To support and work alongside the Principal Governance Advisor and provide administrative support to Elected Members.

Emphasis is on:

• Ensuring strong leadership and management of the team.
• Providing administrative support and assistance to elected members.
• Meeting legislative compliance and organisational timeframes.
• Exercising sound judgment to determine issues of relevance, importance, and necessity.
• Maintaining a high standard of support across the organisation

Experience, knowledge and qualifications:

• Experience as an Administrator, Executive Assistant/PA at a senior level for a minimum of 5 years.
• Proven management and leadership experience.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office packages, with a good aptitude for layout and presentation
• Government experience and knowledge of Council meeting protocol, process and standing orders
• Well-developed minute recording and dictaphone skills (shorthand an advantage)
• A good attention to detail and an ability to proofread documents for quality.
• Excellent communication skills and professional interaction with staff and customers at all times.
• Able to lead and work effectively as part of a team, but without close supervision.
• Work in a tidy and organised fashion, prioritising work and keeping affected parties informed of progress or status of work.
• Honesty, integrity and commitment to preserving confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to interact with Councillors and staff at all levels within the organisation.

We have a lifestyle that's second to none, with easy access to beaches, rivers, lakes, ski fields, national parks and first class sports facilities. We pride ourselves on ensuring that employees' work‑life balance is a priority. With affordable real estate, short commutes and a great range of schools on offer, there is something for everyone!

Environment Southland can offer you a dynamic and friendly working environment, access to a wide range of technology, training and support, and the chance to make a real difference to Southland's natural environment.

If doing meaningful work with other motivated, positive people in an organisation that is always striving to make a difference in the community sounds like you, we're keen to hear from you.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, go to to apply and upload your CV and cover letter. Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.

An initial offer of remuneration will be made within the range $84,060 -$88,730 per annum.

The closing date for applications is 14 July 2024

To apply for this job go to: & enter ref code: 6616283.

• The email and password you entered don't match.