Our environment and our people go hand-in-hand.
- Busy administration role with interesting and varied work
- Great, inclusive team environment
- Flexible working – work from home and the office
- Full time, or part time (talk to us about flexible work arrangements)
Are you looking for a fresh challenge in a vibrant and busy team? Do you want to expand your skillset by supporting the delivery of an interesting legal and commercial work programme? Are you an admin guru that can turn your hand to anything? Then we need you!
Te āhuatunga a te tūranga | About the role
Due to an internal team promotion, we are looking for an administrative superstar who can provide high level administrative and technical support to our Legal & Commercial Team. Our team is passionate about working together to support our organisation in its legal, contractual and procurement processes.
This is a busy and varied role where, where no two days will be the same! You will assist with training new Council staff on our commercial processes and systems one day, and support the team on a diverse range of projects the next. You will also:
- Be the first port of call for general queries to the Legal & Commercial Team
- Support legal and commercial processes and provide system administrator services for our systems.
- Maintain and develop a range of documentation and support project management with guidance from the team.
Ō pūmanawa | Your skills and experience
We are seeking someone who can expertly juggle competing priorities, and take it all in your stride. Time management and having an organised approach to work will be second nature to you. You will be a clear communicator, have great attention to detail and be a quick learner. Most importantly, you will have the ability to relate well to people at all levels, and deal people and information in a sensitive and confidential manner.
Technically, you will also have:
- NCEA level 3 or equivalent;
- Minimum of 3 years relevant administration work experience;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Sound problem solving skills.
- High level of computer literacy, including the Microsoft Office suite
- Strong attention to detail.
- Knowledge of legal & commercial practice, relevant policies and legislation is desirable.
Ko wai mātou | Who we are
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is responsible for land, air and water as well as public transport and economic development. A major focus of our work involves looking after the environment. We manage the effects of people’s use of freshwater, land, air and coastal water. However, we also have a broader responsibility with others for the economic, social and cultural well-being of the regional community.
You’ll be joining the Legal & Commercial Team. We work hard to support the organisation to provide high quality and transparent procurement processes and systems and provide advice to the organisation on a wide a range of legal matters.
Who you are is important to us. We welcome diversity as an opportunity to grow our teams and are keen to support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions, and disabilities/abilities. We want the Bay of Plenty Regional Council to be a place where you can bring your whole self to work.
Toi Moana is a great organisation to work for, and our region is a great place to live in. Highlights of working for us are:
- Excellent wellbeing initiatives (such as employer paid insurance).
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- We are flexible with the way you work.
- We have a competitive salary and leave package, including extra paid leave over Christmas/New Year.
- We offer additional benefits such as company insurance and discount schemes.
This position can be located in Tauranga or Whakatāne or Rotorua. Competitive remuneration will be offered to the successful candidates based on relevant skills and experience.
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply
Click APPLY NOW or contact Lynda Frew, Legal Council (Commercial Lead) on 0800 884 880 for a confidential discussion.
To access a copy of Te Tūranga Mahi (Job Description) please click on the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser: https://bit.ly/42vrWQg
NB: To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand and also a current, valid driver's licence.
Applications close 11pm, Sunday 28 May 2023 and will only be accepted online.
