Join an Advisory Group

Wellington City Council’s Accessibility Advisory Group comprises up to 12 community members and is supported by a designated City Councillor. 

The role of the group is to raise awareness and understanding of disability and accessibility issues for the Council. The group provides the Council with relevant information, advice, and feedback on specific Council projects and policy development to help the Council understand accessibility issues.

You are eligible to join the group if:

• you live in Wellington City; and
• have a disability or have experience living with someone who has a disability; and
• are able to represent a wide range of accessibility interests, and you have a broad knowledge of issues affecting people’s quality of life; and
• can think issues through logically and contribute effectively to strategic discussions.

We'd love to hear the what you would be able to bring to the table as a member of our Accessibility Advisory group!
In particular, we would love to consider anyone who identifies with the following:

• Has an intellectual Disability
• Identifies as Māori or Pasifika
• Identifies as disabled, d/Deaf, chronically ill, or has workplace accommodations. 
• Is multiply marginalised (eg disabled and POC, disabled and LGBTQIA, disabled and a refugee, etc.)
• Anyone who uses a service dog (including guide, mobility, alert, etc)

If you don’t identify with any of these additional groups, we would still love to hear from you and consider your application!

 

You do not need experience with local council or advisory roles, your lived experience is enough!

 

The commitment:

The role includes attending formal monthly meetings at Council offices at Tahiwi 113 The Terrace, which members can also attend by Zoom. Meetings run from 5.30pm - 7.30pm, usually on the final Tuesday of the month. Members do receive an allowance for attending these meetings, currently $110 per meeting. Some additional meetings between group members may at times be necessary.

Transport costs can be covered, including private vehicle and mobility taxis. NZSL interpreters are available. An assistant to participate in the meeting can be provided on a case by case basis. The space is wheelchair accessible including toilets. Documents are provided in accessible digital formats (although not currently including easy read) The chairs do not have arms. Additional workplace accommodations can be discussed with members, and we’ll do everything we can to meet them. 

How to apply:

There are several ways you can submit an application:

You can submit your application via email to advisorygroups@wcc.govt.nz. This can be in any form you like, and the format of your application does not impact on our assessment of your application - your application can be however you like.
For example, you can send in:

a written letter and/or CV

a video recording (including NZSL)

voice recording

links to your multimedia application, e.g. an unlisted YouTube video

We also have a Google Form if you would prefer to apply that way. You can upload video/voice recordings to the form as well. You can access the Google Form here:

Apply online

Or, you can email us at advisorygroups@wcc.govt.nz to arrange a phone application.

Applications close on the 23rd of May 2022.

If you’d like to find out more, or for assistance with applying, please contact us by email at:advisorygroups@wcc.govt.nz.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Wellington City Council's Environmental Reference Group (ERG) is currently seeking multiple new members. ERG is an advisory group made up of up to 12 members and supported by a designated Wellington City Councillor.

The purpose of ERG is to advise Council on the best ways to improve Wellingtonians' quality of life environmentally, socially, culturally, and economically by protecting and enhancing the local environment.

We are seeking applicants who have expertise on, enthusiasm for and awareness of the built or natural environment of Wellington City, and who can contribute their knowledge and insight into Council around the environment, including water, energy, waste, biodiversity, urban design, climate change, heritage and transport management, in the context of Council's roles and priorities.

An ideal candidate will have:

• The ability to give a balanced view that aims to find solutions.
• Interest in a range of issues.
• Availability to attend monthly meetings and participate in activities between meetings, as required.
• The ability to work in a team/group.

The ERG frequently engages in Wellington City Council's consultations, including submitting to Council and committees. Prior experience, or willingness to write and present submissions is advantageous. 

To be eligible to join the group, you must live within the boundaries of Wellington City Council at the time of selection. ERG meets monthly on a Monday from 5pm - 7pm at Council offices (Tahiwi, 113 The Terrace) and/or via Zoom. Members receive an allowance for attending these meetings. There is no additional payment for time spent on group-related activities/work between meetings.

The Council will try to include in the ERG an appropriate balance of experience and expertise, diversity of gender, and representation of tikanga Māori and other communities.

The full Terms of Reference for Council's advisory groups can be found here. 

How to apply:

If you are interested in being involved with the group, please submit an application online or via email to advisorygroups@wcc.govt.nz. Applications close on the 23rd of May 2022.

Apply online

Please indicate in your application if you would like to be considered for any of Council's other advisory groups.

Fakatalofa, Gude Hi Hai, Halo Olketa, Bonjour, Håfa Adai, Mauri, Iọkwe, Ran annim, Kaselehlie maingko, Alii, Ekamowir Omo!

Wellington City Council’s Pacific Advisory Group (PAG) is currently recruiting to fill 4 vacancies.

PAG membership is made up of the following representatives:

• Three members from Samoan communities
• Two members from each of the following communities: Cook Islands, Tonga, Fiji, Niue, Tokelau and Tuvalu
• One member from a Melanesian Community
• One member from a Micronesian Community

This year we are looking for a member of a Melanesian Community, a member of a Micronesian Community and two members from Tuvalu.

The purpose of PAG is to advise Council on how to help cultivate a great city, where Pasifika peoples thrive and contribute to Council’s priorities. PAG plays a key role in bringing knowledge and insight into Council about the different needs and views of Wellington’s Pasifika communities.

In addition to being part of one of the communities we are recruiting for, the ideal candidate will be passionate about representing their community well in the context of Council’s roles and priorities, and engaging with Pacific communities on wider Council consultations. No prior experience with Council is required, and we invite applications from all walks of life and a range of experiences.

To be eligible to join the Group, you must live within the boundaries of Wellington City Council at the time of selection. PAG meets monthly on a Wednesday from 6pm-8pm at Council offices (Tahiwi, 113 The Terrace) and/or via Zoom. Members receive an allowance for attending these meetings.

A full Terms of Reference for Council’s Advisory Groups can be found here.

How to apply:

If you are interested in being involved with the Group, please send an expression of interest email to advisorygroups@wcc.govt.nz. Applications close Monday 23 of May 2022.

The Takātapui & Rainbow Advisory Council (TRAC) is seeking new members who can add their voice to the advisory group. You’ll be a member of the rainbow community, living here in Wellington.

We use the term ‘rainbow’ to include people of a diverse range of attractions, genders and variations of sex characteristics.

We are committed to intersectionality, and seek the inclusion of a broad range of Wellington City’s rainbow community. TRAC holds two takatāpui seats and strongly encourage our takatāpui whānau to apply.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• knowledge and insight to Council to ensure rainbow inclusion in our City
• a passion and desire to assist the City Council on how to help grow a great city - one where diverse rainbow people and communities thrive and contribute to the city meeting its goals and priorities.

You do not need experience with local council or advisory roles, your lived experience is enough!

The commitment:

TRAC engages with and contributes to Wellington City Council's consultations, including submitting to Council and committees. Its members are team-players and interested in a wide range of issues that impact the rainbow community. The 2021-2022 workplan can be found in the group's 2021-2022 Workplan (300KB PDF). .

TRAC meets monthly on a Wednesday, from 6.00 PM-8.00 PM. Meetings are held in Council’s offices at 113 The Terrace, and/or via Zoom. Members should be prepared to attend these monthly meetings. An allowance is paid to members attending the meetings; there is no additional payment for time spent on group-related activities/work between meetings, although this is minimal. The full Terms of Reference for Council's advisory groups can be found in the Terms of reference Document (300KB PDF).

How to apply:

Simply complete the form below, or email your CV to advisorygroups@wcc.govt.nz.

Apply online

Applications close on the 23rd of May 2022.

If you’d like to find out more, send us your questions by email to advisorygroups@wcc.govt.nz.

We look forward to hearing from you!

E koekoe te tūī, e ketekete te kākā, e kūkū te kererū.

The tūī squawks, the kākā chatters, the kererū coos - it takes all kinds of people.

Are you passionate about making Wellington a great city where young people can thrive?  

The Wellington Youth Council meets regularly to advise Wellington City Council on issues that affect the city and its young people. It is an opportunity to represent a youth voice and for professional development. We're actively seeking young people who identify with a diverse range of communities with varying interests aged between 14-24 and who live within the boundaries of Wellington City Council. This recruitment round we are looking for seven new members to join the existing 13 Youth Councillors.

The role includes attending fortnightly meetings on Wednesday evenings from 4-5:30pm at Council offices, 113 The Terrace, every month except January. Members receive an allowance for attending these meetings. Please note you will need to be available to attend the induction evening on the 30th of June 2022. 

If you think you could be a valuable member of Youth Council apply by filling in this form:

Apply online

In your application, we want to get to know you and what you’re interested in! For example:

• Why do you want to be in Youth Council? 
• What would you bring to the team? 
• What aspects of WCC policy/issues are you most interested in and why? For example transport, housing etc. 
• What communities in Wellington are you involved with? 
• What makes you, you? 

Your application can be in whatever form you like. For example, you can send in a video or letter – whatever works for you! We don’t need a formal CV or Cover Letter if you don’t have one. Just make sure you include answers to the questions above.

Want to see what Youth Council gets up to? Come along to our open meetings on 4 May or 18 May 2022. The meeting will be from 4-5:30pm at Level 16, 113 The Terrace. Please let us know if you plan to come.

For more information about Youth Council, please see our website: https://wellington.govt.nz/your-council/meetings/committees/youth-council.

Applications close Monday 23rd May at 9am and must be submitted via the google form (send us an email if you have any trouble).

If you have any further questions or accessibility needs contact us as soon as possible and we'll help you in any way we can, please email advisorygroups@wcc.govt.nz.