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 – District Development: Project and Business Support Coordinator
Permanent Full-Time
The Hastings District Council has recently reviewed how it approaches and manages its growth and development activities. This has culminated in the establishment of the Growth and Development team, who lead growth and development work across Council. If you’d like to be part of a team of professionals that works in a collaborative, fun and supportive culture, on a work program that is diverse, dynamic and full of opportunities, we want to hear from you. This is one of three current vacancies being recruited for.
Working within the Chief Executive’s Office, you’ll be part of a team providing strategic leadership across growth and spatial planning, urban development and housing enablement, and long-term planning that supports a sustainable, prosperous future for our district.
In this dynamic and trusted support role, you’ll work closely with the Director – Growth and Development and wider Growth and Development Team, providing proactive schedule and correspondence management, providing project support, and ensuring meetings, reporting, and follow-ups run smoothly and professionally. You’ll be a key connector across Council teams and with external partners—including iwi, developers, consultants and government agencies—helping to keep critical work programmes on track through strong coordination, accurate documentation, and high-quality communication.
If you’re highly organised, thrive on variety, and enjoy being the person who brings structure, momentum, and calm to busy and important work, this is an opportunity to make a real difference. You’ll bring strong administrative and project support skills, a sharp eye for detail, and confidence working across systems, budgets, reporting and customer service—while contributing to a team culture grounded in collaboration, integrity, and pride in serving our community.
Ōu wheako – about you
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Strong organisational and time management skills: The ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with various stakeholders.
- Proficiency in MS Office software and tools
- Attention to detail: Ensuring accuracy in documentation, reporting, and record-keeping.
- Problem-solving skills: The ability to identify and resolve issues that may arise.
- Courteous, friendly personality with a sense of humour.
- Able to work under pressure with minimal supervision and display sound judgement.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member and contribute to the team’s success.
- Pro-active - Prepared to look for solutions and improvement opportunities
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. A fun, passionate team is waiting for you to join us in leading the way to becoming the most vibrant and significant arts, culture and events facility in New Zealand.
