Are you ready to be a part of something exceptional? Invercargill City Council invites you to become a driving force in our future-focused team. With a vibrant atmosphere and an unwavering commitment to our values—positivity, respect, responsibility, and above and beyond—we're passionate about creating a team full of outstanding individuals who are as passionate about shaping the future as we are.

We are looking for an Information Management Support Officer to support our busy Information Management team. In this role you will contribute to improving information management across the organisation, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and supporting the archives service.

This is a full-time role (40 hours per week) for a 12 month fixed term and we may be able to offer some flexibility to the right candidate.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Assisting with the continued management of on-site and off-site archival collections
• Undertaking data entry and information cleansing
• Maintaining accurate records of the retention and disposal decisions for both physical and digital information
• Working alongside the Archivist and Information Management Advisors to appraise Council and Community records
• Assisting with internal and external research enquiries
• Providing an archive retrieval service for Council

What you will bring:

• NCEA Level 2 or equivalent level of knowledge
• Analytical, attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Physically capable of using climbing frames and lifting boxes of a medium to heavy weight
• Experience working with an electronic document management system and/or information databases
• Full New Zealand drivers licence

What we offer:

• Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, 50% off eye exams, discounted gym memberships etc
• Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
• Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments eg. Doctor, bank, dentist

Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and our local legend Burt Munro. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There's outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach and the Waihōpai River to explore plus our lively restaurants complemented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene which are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home?

For more information please see the full position description or contact the Invercargill City Council on (03) 211 1777. Please don't apply directly via SEEK as we won't receive your application. Apply online at Careers | Invercargill City Council (icc.govt.nz)

Applications close 4 April 2025. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.

Successful applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be reviewed, first priority will be given to those applicants who are currently residing in New Zealand.