Northland Regional Council’s role is to care for and protect Te Taitokerau Northland's environment and communities. Does that resonate with you?
Ko te aha ā mātou mahi? / What work do we do?
We work together with tangata whenua and communities to care for the incredible environment and many communities in our rohe, matching our skills and resources with the visions and aspirations of our people. We work to protect and restore healthy waters and our native taonga, through meaningful partnerships with tangata whenua and communities, and to build more resilient and adaptable communities in a changing climate. Here at Te Kaunihera ā rohe o Te Taitokerau | NRC, your mahi makes a real difference to our communities.
Toitū te whenua, toitū te moana, toitū te tangata. If the land is well, if the sea is well, the people will thrive.
Te āheinga / The opportunity
We have a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Administrator to join the team. This role is part time, 27 hours per week with flexibility around days and hours worked. The role will support delivery of Northland Regional Council’s Climate Resilient Communities Fund and work across the Climate Action team offering dedicated coordination and administration support.
Key responsibilities of the role will include maintaining Climate Resilient Communities Fund budgets and records, raising purchase orders, drafting funding deeds and securing progress reporting from fund recipients. You’ll also be interacting with our communities, listening to their aspirations, building relationships and helping to facilitate climate action across our region. This role plays an important part in building resilience to a changing climate to help our communities thrive into the future. If working in a role where your mahi will have this impact appeals, then we want to hear from you!
He kōrero mōu / About you
We are looking for someone with exceptional communication skills, who will excel at building trust, and maintaining positive interactions with colleagues and stakeholders. In addition, you will also bring the following:
- 2 + years’ experience in a similar role.
- Strong administration skills.
- High level Proficiency in use of Microsoft applications especially Word, Excel and Outlook,
- Budget management experience.
- Ideally have working knowledge and experience in data management such as IRIS or GIS systems.
We understand that sometimes the right person doesn't ‘tick all the boxes'. If you feel that you have something to offer, but may not fully meet all the job criteria described, please don’t hesitate to apply, and we’ll consider all your talents.
Ko te aha ngā painga o te mahi kei konei? / What are the benefits of working here?
Just as you care about your community and environment, NRC cares about you and your wellbeing. Our organisation celebrates collective efforts and achievements and recognises every individual for their contributions and dedication to their mahi.
We understand the importance of flexibility, so we’re committed to alternative working arrangements for our staff. We offer a range of flexible work arrangements to suit our people’s varied lifestyles, commitments and cultural needs.
Tono mai / Apply
The mahi we do really makes a difference, so if you are motivated to help nurture our region’s taiao, we are keen to learn more about you. Want to have a kōrero with us first, or just need more information? If so, contact our Climate Resilience Advisor, Kim Wall (Kimw@nrc.govt.nz). When you hit “Apply”, you will be taken through to our external careers site, where you will be able to view the job description: JD: Climate Resilience Fund Administrator
Applications close on 7 July 2025
We review applications as they are received. Apply online now, as the close date may change. Please note that we do not accept email applications.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency/citizenship, or a valid NZ work visa.
