Senior Rates Specialist

Tau ake rā te moana nei, e papaki kau ana ki te ākau tangata, kakenga waka ka mauru te tohu ki te arearenga o Mauao, he pou herenga mōu, he pou hononga mōu, kia herea ki te tika, kia herea ki te pono. Kia mau, kia ita, kia ū – haumi e, hui e, tāiki e!

Te Tūranga | About the role

As a Senior Rates Specialist the primary purpose of this role is to provide senior expert technical and rating policy advice to internal and external customers and management, manage the triennial city-wide revaluation contract and audit, and relationship with external agencies requiring rating information, and to apply expert systems knowledge to all rating systems and provide training to other staff and external stakeholders.

Some of the key outcomes for this role are:

• Expert knowledge of Local Government rating legislation
• Plan and provide lead support for rating processes
• Maintain rates assessment, instalments, invoices, and end of year processing.
• Develop and Implement system improvements and co-ordinate UAT testing
• Provide other staff with technical support and training

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• Tertiary level qualification in IT, Finance, Business or another relevant field. 
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, ideally in a local government environment.
• Strong technical background particularly in large database management.
• Excellent planning and organising skills and a commitment to achieving results.
• Logical approach to issues and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure with exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Proven record of implementing continuous system improvements and process efficiencies.
• High level of accuracy, excellent numerical skills, positive customer philosophy and ability to solve complex problems with sound judgement and in compliance with complex legislation and policy.
• Excellent customer contact, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills couple with a high level of tact and patience when dealing with difficult customers.

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.

We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.

To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leavefn, as well as career development opportunities.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

If you want to be part of an energetic, high performing and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Jim Taylor at jim.taylor@tauranga.govt.nz

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, applications will close upon the appointment of a successful candidate.

• Our selection process may include behavioural interview(s), psychometric and ability assessments, reference checks, and pre-employment screening.
• Tauranga City Council will not accept applications or contact from any placement service, temporary staffing agency, or professional recruiter for this vacancy. If/where Tauranga City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our network of agencies. We ask that you please do not contact Tauranga City Council or any of its employees regarding vacancies. Tauranga City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to such unsolicited contact.

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