Corporate Support Lead

Provide trusted business support that keeps Council functions running smoothly

Manage essential cross-Council contracts, agreements and operational services

* Work across Council in a varied role where your coordination and expertise make a real difference

Keep Council running smoothly. Build strong connections. Make a difference.

We’re looking for an organised, proactive and adaptableCorporate Support Lead to provide high-quality business support and manage a range of important services and contracts that help keep Council operating effectively.

Shaping our future | Kōmiria te anamata

Our vision for Whakatū Nelson is a creative, prosperous and innovative city. Our community is inclusive, resilient, and connected – we care for each other and our environment.

Nelson City Council is undertaking one of the most significant local government transformations in New Zealand. Through Shaping Our Future, we’re organising ourselves around the people and communities we serve, getting clearer about who does what, and investing in the capability we need for the years ahead. That includes customer experience, data and digital, asset planning, economic development, and contract and programme delivery, to name just a few. We’re also working more closely with iwi, neighbouring councils and other partners to deliver better outcomes for Whakatū Nelson. Our new structure is in place, and we’re now recruiting for the roles that will bring it to life.

This isn’t a one-off change. It’s the foundation for a council that keeps improving, and we’d love you to help build it.

### About Nelson City Council | E pā ana ki te Kaunihera o Whakatū

We are Wakatū Nelson, a city where creativity, prosperity, and innovation thrive. Our vision is to foster a community that is inclusive, resilient, and deeply connected. Here we prioritize caring for one another and our city, building a vibrant and supportive place for everyone.

### About the role | Kō tēnei tūranga mahi

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly organised and capable professional who enjoys variety, building relationships and making things happen. Reporting to the Head of EPMO, you’ll play an important role in providing business support and managing key contracts, agreements and services relied on across Council.

### In this role, you’ll:

Provide high-quality administrative and secretariat support, including support to the Senior Leadership Team and Incident Management Team when activated.

Manage a diverse portfolio of cross-Council contracts, service level agreements, leases, subscriptions and licences.

Coordinate important operational activities including travel administration, office supplies, small equipment and asset management.

Maintain key organisational registers and processes, including the Officers Delegation Register, warranting information and the internal policies register.

Support staff onboarding and administer systems and applications within the role’s area of responsibility.

Keep processes, information and records accurate and up to date, handling confidential and commercially sensitive information with care.

Contribute to Council’s Administration Community of Practice, providing flexible support across the organisation when needed.

### About you | Ko ngā pūmanawa ō

You’ll be an experienced business or administrative professional who enjoys bringing order to complexity, building relationships and making sure things get done.

You’ll bring

Proven experience in a business support or administration role, ideally within local government or the public sector.

Experience negotiating and managing contracts and agreements.

Experience providing secretariat support to meetings.

Strong Microsoft Office and document management skills.

The ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate logistics and events, and keep deliverables on track.

Sound judgement and discretion when working with confidential information.

A relevant business administration qualification would be an advantage, but isn’t essential.

You’ll be someone who takes ownership, builds constructive relationships across the organisation and is happy to turn your hand to a wide variety of work. You’ll bring a practical, collaborative approach and a focus on providing reliable support that enables others to do their jobs well.

### What we offer | Ko ngā painga mōu

Wellbeing leave, platforms and initiatives

A fully subsidised health insurance scheme

A flexible workplace including hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance

Generous leave provisions

Learning and professional development opportunities

Access to various employee benefits and discounts

Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that shape our community's wellbeing and future

Mountains, beaches and national parks at your doorstep

At Nelson City Council, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and has a true sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from diverse ethnicities and cultures, LGBTQ+ communities, neurodivergent individuals, and people with disabilities. If you require any assistance with your application, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

### Applications close | Rā whakakapi

Midnight Sunday 8 November 2026. Applications will be reviewed as they come in, so we encourage you to apply early as the role may close ahead of the advertised date.

### For further enquiries | Ina he pātai anō, whakapā mai

Please reach out to our People & Capability team on [email protected]