Senior Democratic Services Advisor E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kaunihera o Ōtautahi When you join the Christchurch City Council, you'll be getting involved first hand working to shape the future of this city, our communities and environment. As well as working with awesome people within the organisation, you'll find many opportunities to develop and progress your career with us. Christchurch City Council, where it's possible to love what you do. About the role | Ko te mahi nei This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of local government, providing specialist advice and support that enables effective democratic decision-making. As a Senior Democratic Services Advisor, you'll be part of Legal and Democratic Services delivering end-to-end governance support to Council, its committees and elected members. You'll provide expert advice on democratic processes, ensure legislative requirements are met and help facilitate high-quality decision-making across the organisation. Working closely with Elected Members, the Executive Leadership Team and Council officers, you'll build strong relationships and become a trusted advisor. No two days are the same in this fast-paced environment, so you'll need to be comfortable managing competing priorities, responding to changing demands, and working to tight deadlines. Your ability to see the bigger picture while maintaining exceptional attention to detail will be key to your success About you | Ko Koe Tēnei You're a confident and credible professional with a strong sense of integrity, discretion, and sound judgement. You thrive in complex environments and can provide clear, practical advice, even when working under pressure. You'll bring: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong attention to detail, including the ability to review and edit complex documents Sound analytical and problem-solving abilities The confidence to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders A proactive, solutions-focused approach and willingness to adapt to changing priorities This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in supporting transparent, effective local government and helping ensure community voices are represented in the decision-making process