Senior Business Support Officer

Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.

Taitara Mahi - Senior Business Support Officer
Permanent Full-Time

We’re looking for an energetic and experienced Senior Business Support Officer to support our Infrastructure and Waste, Parks and Cemeteries Group at Hastings District Council.

In this senior role, you’ll lead the Business Support team—providing direction, oversight, and high-quality administrative support across Infrastructure and Waste, Parks and Cemeteries. You’ll play a key role in keeping the business running smoothly while supporting your team to grow and succeed.

In this role, you will:

• Provide high-level administrative support across Infrastructure and Waste, Parks and Cemeteries
• Coordinate workflows, priorities, and reporting requirements
• Build strong relationships across the organisation
• Maintain accurate systems, processes, and documentation

Ōu wheako – About you
To succeed in this role you will:

• Have proven experience leading or supervising staff
• Have strong people leadership skills with a focus on development and capability building
• Have advanced Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher and Copilot
• Have excellent time management and organisational skills
• Be a clear, confident communicator with a collaborative working style
• Be able to remain calm and effective under pressure
• Have a positive attitude and a good sense of humour

Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke’s Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?