Business Support

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.

We’re looking for an organised and capable Business Support Officer to join our Planning and Regulatory Group on a six‑month fixed‑term basis.

This role provides administrative and clerical support across the group, helping teams stay on track, meet time frames and keep key processes running smoothly.

• Providing day‑to‑day administrative support across Planning & Regulatory
• Processing statutory and legal documentation within required time frames
• Creating invoices, processing claims, issuing refunds and tracking payments
• Preparing and maintaining documents, registers and databases
• Supporting teams during peak workloads and priority periods

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Confidence working in a busy, deadline‑driven environment
• Positive interpersonal skills and a good sense of humour

This is a great opportunity to step into a short‑term role, build experience across the group and support important Council work already underway.

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 part of our journey?

Business Support JD (if you are viewing this via SEEK‑ please visit the careers page on our website for a copy of the Job Description)