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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.

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