Senior Governance Advisor

Published: 21 February 2025

Te whakapakari tahi i tō tātau Taiao – Enhancing our environment together.

Our vision is a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community.

About The opportunity | Ko te āheinga:

We are looking for a Senior Governance Advisor to become an integral part of the Strategy and Governance team. The focus of this role is to provide safe, accurate and timely governance advice, guidance and support to elected members, the Chief Executive and Council staff, observing relevant legislation and regulations. You will be instrumental in providing assistance to ensure our team achieves its objectives. This includes delivering governance support to the Council and its committees, providing timely advice on statutory obligations, and managing representation arrangements for local elections.

About you | E pā ana ki a koe:

We are looking for someone with the ability to build and maintain strong and meaningful relationships with our tangata whenua partners and our various stakeholders, cognisant of Council’s statutory Treaty obligations and tikanga. You will have extensive experience in local government, with a focus on understanding council decision-making processes and a comprehensive understanding of the Local Government Act and the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act (LGOIMA).

 You will also have:

• 3+ years relevant experience in a similar role
• A relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent tertiary qualification
• Strong understanding of Council meeting and decision-making processes
• Sound understanding of tikanga Māori and Māori values and an appreciation of how they relate to local government functions and resource management plan and policy development
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other database and information management systems 

What we offer | Nga huanga mōu:

The salary range for this role is between $91,890 to $102,100 and will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

 Other benefits of working for our team include:

• Flexible working options to support work/life balance
• 5 weeks annual leave after 3 years
• 4% superannuation after 3 years
• Life insurance and income protection
• Subsidised eye tests and lenses, flu vaccinations, and other well-being initiatives
• Strong commitment to developing and upskilling people within a supportive working environment

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We recognise that collaborative and innovative organisations depend on having a workforce made up from a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. We're all about excellence, and we encourage open communication – if you need any specific support, just let us know! Our main goal is to empower each person to share their unique talents to contribute to the outcomes for our community. This commitment ensures that our workplace is a dynamic and progressive space where everyone can flourish.

HBRC is responsible for Civil Defence emergencies and as such, all staff may be called upon to support the emergency response.

How to apply | I pēhea ki te whakauru:

Applications close Friday, 14 March 2025, however we will be shortlisting and interviewing appropriate candidates as applications are received. If you are interested in this position, please do not wait to apply as we may close the ad earlier than advertised.

 To view the full job description please click here

Please apply through Seek. If you require any further information please email hr@hbrc.govt.nz.

About us | E pā ki a mātou:

At Hawke’s Bay Regional Council our purpose is to work with our community to protect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity. Our organisation is diverse and our work is varied. Our structure comprises of six key business units: Corporate Services, Integrated Catchment Management, Asset Management, Māori Partnerships, Policy & Regulation, and the Executive Advisory Group which also includes Civil Defence and Emergency Management.

We focus on prioritising:

Te kounga o te wai, te haumarutanga me te mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi o te whakamarutanga | Water quality, safety and climate-resilient security.  

Kia koi, kia toitū hoki te whakamahinga o te whenua | Climate-smart and sustainable land use. 

Kia ora, kia āhei, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki te rerenga rauropi | Healthy, functioning and climate-resilient biodiversity. 

Kia toitū, kia mārohirohi ā-āhuarangi hoki ngā ratonga me ngā hanganga ā-whare | Sustainable and climate-resilient services and infrastructure. 

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