LGOIMA Advisor

About the role

Selwyn District Council is seeking an LGOIMA Advisor to join the Governance, Legal and Risk team in Rolleston, Canterbury. Reporting to the Governance Lead, this role is responsible for managing the flow of information requests received by council, including requests under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act (LGOIMA), the Privacy Act, and Ombudsman matters. The position ensures requests are handled accurately, relevant information is gathered, and responses are delivered within required legal timeframes.

Key responsibilities

• Review incoming LGOIMA and Privacy Act requests and quickly determine what information is needed to progress them.
• Work with internal teams to request, gather, and coordinate supporting information from across the organisation.
• Examine the material received to confirm it is complete and suitable, and work with the Legal Team to decide what can be released.
• Manage complaints, as well as Ombudsman and Privacy Commissioner investigations.
• Prepare reporting on requests for the Executive Leadership team and the Audit and Risk Committee.
• Help improve internal processes and systems for managing requests.
• Support better public transparency through clearer and stronger reporting.

About you

You will bring 2 to 5 years of experience in a role where deadlines, structured processes, and handling information, policies, legislation, or research are part of the day-to-day work. Relevant backgrounds could include immigration, the courts, a law firm, communications, media, or administrative work in the public sector. Strong judgement, initiative, and the ability to decide how to respond or when to escalate an issue are important in this role.

You should also have strong relationship-building ability, both inside and outside the organisation, along with confidence using digital tools to deliver effective outcomes and support improvement and change. You need to work well in collaborative environments, communicate clearly in writing and speech, tailor your message to different audiences, and maintain a high level of accuracy and organisation.

What we can offer

• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
• Career coaching and professional development opportunities.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Wellbeing leave and volunteer leave.
• Three paid days off between Christmas and New Year.
• Two weeks of paid partner leave.
• Sick leave available from your first day.
• Continued KiwiSaver contributions during savings suspensions.
• Discounts with a range of local and national businesses.

About Selwyn District Council

Selwyn is one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing districts, known for its strong communities, quality lifestyle, and growing economy. The council works closely with residents to provide the services and facilities that help the district continue to develop and thrive.

The head office is in Rolleston, about 25 km from Christchurch, with access to family-friendly living, local amenities, and easy travel to Canterbury’s ski fields, rivers, and hills.

Values and commitment

• Be a good human.
• Be brave and think differently.
• Better together: make it happen for Selwyn.

The council honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to working with its Treaty partner to meet its obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Additional information

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Rolleston, Canterbury, New Zealand. No salary amount, vacancy count, start date, or application deadline was specified in the source.