Senior Information Management Adviser | Kaitohutohu Matua - MauhangaHybrid

Shape our future with us.

We’re looking for a passionate and forward‑thinking Senior Information Management Adviser to help lead our journey toward smarter, more connected, future‑focused information practices. If you’re excited by the opportunity to influence how an organisation learns, works, and evolves—this is your role.

About Nelson City Council | E pā ana ki te Kaunihera o Whakatū

Our vision for Whakatū Nelson is a creative, prosperous and innovative city. Our community is inclusive, resilient, and connected – we care for each other and our environment.

About the role | Kō tēnei tūranga mahi

As a key member of our Information Management team, you’ll play a central part in our Shaping Our Future project, ensuring information is recognised and treated as one of our most valued assets. You’ll drive programmes that lift our information maturity, strengthen our digital future, and embed best‑practice information management across the organisation.

In this role, you will:

• Assess, enhance, and champion information management maturity across the organisation.
• Proactively engage with teams to ensure integrity, accessibility, usability, and preservation of information in line with legislation and Archives New Zealand guidance.
• Provide expert advice, mentor others, and lead projects that raise organisational capability.
• Strengthen digital transformation by integrating our EDRMS with business systems and supporting staff through training, guidance, and change.

About you | Ko ngā pūmanawa ō

You’ll bring strong leadership qualities, excellent relationship‑building skills, proven experience in information governance and management, and the confidence to influence others toward better practice. If you enjoy solving problems, improving systems, and empowering people—you will thrive here.

Join us and help shape a future where information is trusted, accessible, well‑governed, and enables better decisions for our communities.

Be part of something that lasts. Apply now and help shape our future.

What we offer | Ko ngā painga mōu

• Wellbeing leave, platforms and initiatives
• A fully subsidised health insurance scheme
• A flexible workplace including hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance
• Generous leave provisions
• Learning and professional development opportunities
• Access to various employee benefits and discounts
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects that shape our community's wellbeing and future
• Mountains, beaches and national parks at your doorstep

At Nelson City Council, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and has a true sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from diverse ethnicities and cultures, LGBTQ+ communities, neurodivergent individuals, and people with disabilities. If you require any assistance with your application, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Applications close | Rā whakakapi

9am Wednesday 15 April 2026

Applications will be reviewed as received, and the vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage you to apply without delay.

For further enquiries | Ina he pātai anō, whakapā mai

Please reach out to Sarina Barron, Team Leader Information Management at sarina.barron@ncc.govt.nz

At Nelson City Council, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and has a true sense of belonging. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from diverse ethnicities and cultures, LGBTQ+ communities, neurodivergent individuals, and people with disabilities. If you require any assistance with your application, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.