Queenstown Lakes District Council – Queenstown, South Island
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We're looking for a Business Support Manager to lead our newly formed Business Support Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a busy and hardworking group driving the growth of our beautiful district.
What you'll be doing / He aha te mahi
As Business Support Manager you will be responsible for ensuring that the Property & Infrastructure Directorate functions efficiently and effectively through the receipt of high-quality, consistent business support and an expertly managed continuous improvement programme. As manager of the newly formed Business Support Services team, you will also be responsible for establishing the team, defining its scope and embedding any necessary business changes to ensure the team's success.
The role will involve:
Managing the directorate's support functions including procurement and purchasing, new staff inductions, information requests, diary management for the leadership team, event coordination, travel arrangements, information management, and other general administrative activities.
Developing and implementing a programme of continuous improvement initiatives that enable the directorate to operate more efficiently, effectively, and consistently.
Developing and managing the directorate's enabling frameworks, toolkits, and registers.
Providing oversight of executive support for the General Manager.
Managing the team's contracts, budgets, and procurement processes.
What you'll bring to the role / Ko wai to Pukeka
You will have at least 10 years' experience across business support and change management activities with at least two of those at a senior level. Strong people and change leadership, combined with an aptitude for exceptional business support and attention to detail, is essential to success in this role.
To best succeed in this role, you'll have:
Relevant tertiary qualification.
Strong computer/software literacy (experience with TechnologyOne desirable).
Demonstrated ability to plan and manage change projects and work packages, procurement processes, contracts, and budgets.
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, and excellent interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
Working knowledge of local government and/or infrastructure sectors highly desirable.
What we offer / Ko a matou whakaratoka
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and professional growth, including:
Southern Cross Wellbeing One Plan (Full time, permanent only).
Discounted membership to our health and fitness facilities.
Genuine commitment to your training and career development.
To apply, please follow the link or for any questions please contact Jesse Taylor, Investment Advisory Manager on ******.
Please note we will review and process applications as they come through; we encourage your early application.
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