Desktop publisher extraordinaire

Administration role working within a busy department​

Varied role in a supportive team that makes a difference

The Council is seeking a skilled team player to join our busy Administration Team, as part of the Governance Unit, based in Rangiora. This position is part-time consisting of three days per week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:30am to 5:00pm.

The Administration Team provides an efficient word processing and desktop publishing (DTP) service for all Council activities. Work includes advertising, flyers and brochures, general correspondence, formatting and compilation of a wide range of documents, reports and agendas. Involvement with civic ceremonies is also required.

To secure an interview you must have:

• Essential knowledge of In-Design to a high level of understanding and with demonstrable skills.
• High accuracy word processing with attention to detail for creative desktop publishing including proof reading and grammar.
• Strong written and oral communication skills along with a proven ability to come up with pragmatic solutions and work within tight timeframes.
• Previous Council knowledge would be an advantage to enhance your capability to hit the ground running, as would knowledge of the full Adobe Suite, Creative Cloud 2017.

Applicants will be motivated team players who are well organised and committed to providing excellent service and quality results.

The Council is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information on the position, contact Sarah Nichols, Governance Manager, on 0800 965 468 or email sarah.nichols@wmk.govt.nz.

If you have the appropriate skills, experience and attitude to fulfil the requirements of this part-time position, we want to hear from you now!

To find out more about working at the Waimakariri District Council. check out the following video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mywEJi6JGuw&feature=youtu.be