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Simply complete your personal details below, then answer our questionnaire which is specific to this vacancy. Your answers to the questionnaire will enable us to process your application faster. At the very bottom of this page please upload your resume and a covering letter or supporting documents if relevant. We accept files in PDF, .doc or .docx formats, under 2MB


You are applying for the position: Governance Support & PA to the Mayor | Waimate



Application Form (All fields are required)

1. Advertising Avenue:
Where did you see this position advertised?

2. Residency :
Which option best describes your current residency status?

3. Visa :
Please confirm that you have uploaded a copy of your visa in the supplementary documents area (please note this is to be one file only).

4. Appeal:
Please tell us what interests you about the Governance Support and PA to the Mayor role.

5. Experience :
How many years’ experience do you have in executive support or personal/executive assistant roles?

6. Experience :
Rate your experience with event co-ordination and organisation?

7. Experience :
What level of experience do you have coordinating formal meetings (e.g., preparing electronic agendas, attending meetings, taking minutes, and managing follow‑up actions)?

8. Experience :
Have you worked in a local council, public sector organisation, or similar environment before?

9. Experience :
Do you have any formal training or qualifications relevant to administration, governance, communications or business support?

10. Qualifications:
If yes or currently studying, please tell us about your qualification(s).

11. Experience :
Rate your confidence with communicating in an official governance setting?

12. Technical Capability:
How would you describe your digital skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, Teams, business systems, meeting software)?

13. Experience – Functional Skills:
Which of the following areas do you have experience with? (Select all that apply)

14. Technical / Legislative Capability:
Tell us about your experience working with policies, procedures, or legislation (any type).

15. Salary Expectations:
What are your salary expectations for this position?

16. Work Location & Commitment:
What best describes your situation? (please select one)

17. Work Location & Commitment:
If you selected other to the above, please specify.

18. Availability:
If you were the successful candidate, how soon would you be available to start?

19. Role Fit:
Please tell us why you are the best candidate for this position.


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