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Senior Governance Advisor | Kaitohutohu Mana Whakahaere Matua

Porirua, Greater Wellington💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-25

Core

Provides expert advice, support, and guidance on democratic and governance processes to elected members, council staff, and the public.

Role type

Senior Governance Advisor

Builds

Supports local council democratic operations and legislative compliance

Domain

Local Government / Public Administration

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

Local government legislative knowledge, political acumen, governance advisory experience, attention to detail, confidentiality, stakeholder management

Preferred skills

Tertiary qualification in political science or law, knowledge of Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

Responsibilities

Provide governance support to elected members and committees, assist with council elections, train staff on governance best practices

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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