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.

Are you a governance guru with a passion for strategic impact and stakeholder engagement? Join our warm and collaborative Finance and Assurance team as a Senior Advisor and Support - ICHL, where your expertise will help shape the success of our key council-controlled trading organisations.

In this dynamic role, you'll be the go-to support for board chairs and members across Invercargill City Holdings Limited, Invercargill Airport Limited, and Electricity Invercargill Limited. You'll also lend your strategic insight to a variety of high-impact projects that make a real difference in our community.

You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, innovation and professional growth. This is your chance to work in a role that offers variety, challenge and purpose.

This is a full-time role (40 hours/week), typically Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm, with flexibility and occasional requirements agreed outside standard hours.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Building and nurturing strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Providing expert governance advice and high-level support to boards.
• Preparing clear, concise reports and briefings that meet governance and legislative standards.
• Developing and maintaining robust policies and procedures, and offering strategic policy advice.
• Managing board-driven projects, ensuring timely delivery and effective progress tracking.
• Coordinating workshops, travel, and other board activities with senior executives and stakeholders.
• Taking minutes and following up on resolutions and actions to ensure accountability.

What you will bring:

• Minimum 3 years' experience with local government meeting or democratic processes.
• Experience operating as a Senior Policy Advisor or Policy Advisor or similar in a local, regional or central government environment.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex information.
• Familiarity with legislative compliance and governance frameworks.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Experience working with commercial boards and senior stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and communication skills with the ability to learn new concepts and specialist industry concepts quickly.

What we offer:

• Flexible working environment.
• Career progression and training/development opportunities.
• 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.
• Access to sick leave from day one of employment.
• Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours per appointment 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 31 August 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.