Reporting to the Director of Engagement and Maori Partnerships, you'll be the Council's circuit breaker—creating a business-friendly environment that powers real progress for Tairawhiti. As our primary business touchpoint, you'll connect commercial and broader economic opportunities with Council, ensuring every partnership and project is seamlessly aligned with our region's economic goals. You'll lead the charge to cut through red tape, build agile systems, and work with diverse teams to tackle challenges head-on before they become barriers.If you're ready to make a bold impact on Tairawhiti's economic future and help local businesses not just survive but thrive, we want to hear from you!Your commitment to Treaty partnership will anchor your work, reflecting the values at the heart of Gisborne District Council's mission and shaping a more resilient, prosperous region.Key Responsibilities:Build and foster strategic relationships with key stakeholders, including businesses, iwi, Trust Tairawhiti, developers, and investors, ensuring they are well-supported in their interactions with the Council.Actively work with internal teams to guide businesses seamlessly through the regulatory process, offering strategic, proactive advice to help prevent potential issues.Primary point of contact for businesses engaging with the Council, especially for complex or high-value applications, ensuring they receive efficient and business-friendly service.Apply strong financial literacy and business acumen to assess how delays and hurdles impact project costs and align this with regional economic goals.Provide insights to senior leadership about the commercial and development landscape and report on the performance of key commercial projects to ensure they align with the region's economic resilience and growth.Minimum Qualifications:A degree in Business Management, Commercial Management, Economics or Finance.Eligibility for or full membership in a relevant professional body, such as the Institute of Finance Professionals or an equivalent organisation.Qualification or experience in planning, resource management or equivalent.10 years experience in working in a multi-disciplinary commercial environment in a leadership role.Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively establish and build on internal and external working relationships.Sound interpretive, analytical and problem-solving skills.Well organised with effective time and management skills.Flexible on start and finish times.Benefits:Hybrid working (home and work).Relocation assistance.Piritahi Day – an additional leave day to spend with whanau & friends.Staff Discounts at local retailers and big brands.Allocated training budget for career development and to support professional affiliation membership (where relevant to the role).Work with a great team and enjoy regular, lively social events!Access to reduced health insurance premiums for you and your family through Southern Cross.Free eye exams.Access to free independent counselling and support services for you and your family.Annual flu vaccinations and health checks.Here at Gisborne District Council, we pull our values from the community we serve. It makes sense then that we are enthusiastic about culture in our workplace. Family and inclusivity are deep seated in our ethos. With Treaty partnership front of mind, we're serious about building a workforce that enhances our commitment to deliver.We work hard together to make our people proud, and our whanau are why we are so passionate about what we do for the community.Me pehea te tono mai | How to ApplyApplications close on 10 November—please submit yours as soon as possible if you're interested!Click APPLY or email ****** for additional information.Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad.
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