Team Leader: Governance & CCO Support Services

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Te Tūranga | About the role

Lead a team that supports good decision-making and strong relationships.

We’re looking for a confident and capable Team Leader to guide our Governance Services team. In this role, you’ll make sure Tauranga City Council and its Council-Controlled Organisations (CCOs) get the right support to make informed, legally sound decisions.

You’ll help build strong relationships, improve systems, and keep things running smoothly in a fast-paced, digital environment. You may also step in as Deputy Electoral Officer when needed.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead a team that provides governance support to Council and CCOs.
• Make sure all processes follow the law and Council policies.
• Help prepare agendas, minutes, and reports for Council meetings.
• Build strong working relationships with elected members, staff, and CCOs.
• Look for ways to improve how we work, especially using digital tools.
• Support electoral processes when required.

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

To do well in this role, you’ll need:

• Experience leading teams and working in governance or the public sector.
• Good understanding of local government rules and decision-making processes.
• Ability to understand, improve, and get the best out of the key digital systems used by the team.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A positive, solutions-focused attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.

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 leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@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 close Sunday 24th August

We aim to attract a diverse pool of candidates that reflect our communities. It is a priority to ensure that individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life are encouraged to apply for our positions. Should you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz.

• 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.

Job Description: Team Leader: Governance & CCO Support Services