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Far North District Council

Support Officer

  • Posted 1mo ago
  • On Site
  • Fixed Term Contract
Location

Kaikohe


Salary

$50.55  -  $59.47 k/yr


Job Description

Are you passionate about building strong relationships and making a positive impact in your community? Far North District Council is looking for a dedicated and dynamic Support Officer to join our team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of engaging with stakeholders, ensuring their needs are met, and fostering collaborative partnerships.

Te Wero – The Challenge

The key accountabilities of this position include providing high-quality administrative support to the Strategic Relationships department, managing ad-hoc queries and incoming service requests, organising meetings and workshops, administering systems and communication channels, handling purchase orders, and reducing the Manager's routine paperwork and administrative tasks.

This is a fixed-term position that requires a commitment of five days per week. The role is based at our headquarters in Kaikohe and will continue until 31 October 2025. This opportunity offers a chance to be part of our team for a defined period, contributing to our projects and initiatives from our central office location.

I ā koe - About You

We’re seeking a candidate with:

  • At least 3 years of office administration experience.
  • A commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our community.
  • A progressive mindset focused on continual improvement.
  • Enthusiasm and dedication to excellent customer service.
  • Strong stakeholder relationship-building skills.
  • Knowledge of local authority legislation (preferred).
  • Understanding or willingness to learn Te Ao Māori, tikanga, Te Reo Māori, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Experience with Adobe programs (preferred).
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Strong documentation, reporting, and workflow processing skills.
  • Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
  • A current driver’s license.


Tā mātou āroha – What We Offer

Far North District Council are proud of our diverse workforce and are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are a progressive and growing council filled with like-minded people who love what they do and are committed to providing superior services to residents and their community.

You will be given all the tools of the trade to hit the ground running.

  • Learning & Development plan to ensure your ongoing growth and success within the organisation.
  • The salary for this position is Grade 10 within Council's salary structure (Band: $50,546 to $59,466 pro rata per annum) dependent on qualifications and experience, plus Kiwi Saver.
  • Free $100,000 life insurance scheme (conditions apply).
  • Free Will package, so that if the unexpected happens your family is supported.



If you have excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you!



Creating Great Places, Supporting our People


Hard Skills Required

  • Administrative Support
  • Microsoft Office Proficiency
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Workflow Processing
  • Meeting and Workshop Coordination

Soft Skills Required

  • Communication
  • Stakeholder Relationship Building
  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Cultural Awareness (Te Ao Māori)

Benefits and Perks

  • 🏎
    Competitive Salary
  • 🎖
    Long Service Rewards
  • 🤱
    Extended Parental Leave
  • 🧠
    Mental Health Workshops
  • 🎉
    Employee Discounts and Rewards
  • 💼
    Life Insurance
  • 🏛
    Fully Paid Jury Service
  • 🧕
    Inclusive Workspace
  • Care and Appreciation
  • 💚
    Counselling Services
  • Flexible Work
  • 🏘
    Work from Home

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