Business Support Officer
Wellington City Council
Business Support Officer
Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō - Working together for Wellington's future
We're looking for a proactive and organised Business Support Officer to join our City Development and Emergency Management team within the Planning and Environment group. This is a key role supporting a team that drives city-shaping developments such as Matai Moana and leads all emergency management functions.
Āu ake mahi - What you'll do
You will be the go-to person for business support, providing high level administrative assistance to the Manager and wider team. This includes managing diaries and emails, coordinating meetings, supporting financial processes, and contributing to small projects and business improvements. The role offers variety and the chance to work across a diverse range of workstreams that are critical to Wellington's future, making it ideal for someone who enjoys being at the heart of a busy and impactful team.
You'll also identify and contribute to business improvement opportunities and work on exciting projects, while building and maintaining effective relationships across Council and with external stakeholders.
We are looking to appoint between $63,029 and $74,151 per annum, for this role, depending on relevant skills and experience.
Ngā tohu me ngā wheako -Qualifications and experience
You will have at least three years' experience providing administrative or PA support at a management level. You'll be confident managing diaries and emails, delivering timely and high-quality administrative services, and supporting a diverse team. You'll be proficient in Microsoft Office tools including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and Teams.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are essential, along with the ability to build effective working relationships and deliver excellent customer service. You'll be highly organised, able to plan and prioritise effectively, and demonstrate maturity and discretion when handling confidential matters.
Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you
We're Working for Wellington. Wellington City Council's team provides more than 400 services every day for Wellingtonians - everything from parks and pools to consents and cemeteries - playing our part in making Pōneke the creative capital where people and nature thrive.
Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.
View our Employee Value Proposition Video to see what our employees say about working at WCC.
Diversity:
We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.
We welcome applications from all walks of life and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.
Accessibility Support:
We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: recruitment@wcc.govt.nz
Applications close on 31 August 2025. Please note that we may engage with applicants prior to the vacancy closing and/or close applications ahead of this date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
All applications must be submitted online - we will not accept emailed applications.
All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.
If you have questions, please contact Rebecca Gallacher, Programme Manager, rebecca.gallacher@wcc.govt.nz
