Management (Community Services & Development)
Full Time
Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.
Permanent - full-time
We are seeking a Manager, Community Development to provide expert support. Known for your quality and ability to deliver, you will be an integral part of our Community Wellbeing and Services Group.
Introduction:
The Community Wellbeing and Services Group comprises activities and services that support and uplift communities in their aspirations to be connected, safe, engaged, and fulfilled in their lives, contributing to social, cultural, economic, and environmental well-being. These services deliver a range of programmes, services, and outcomes responding to community needs, diversity, and opportunities to support community aspirations.
The purpose of this position is to provide leadership, direction, and management of Council's approach to Senior Housing, Safer Hastings, Community Planning, Welcoming Communities, and Neighbourhood Support. Reporting to the Group Manager: Community Wellbeing and Services, the Manager, Community Development will work in an inclusive and joined-up way to respond to diverse community needs and opportunities. This position will make a particularly important contribution to the District's recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle, ensuring Community Recovery Conversations and resulting action plans are incorporated into community and resilience planning and continuing to develop relationships initiated and established during the response through pro-active Community Connectors.
Ou wheako – About You
To be successful in this role you will:
Have a degree and relevant postgraduate qualifications in business management/social science or a similar discipline.
Knowledge and experience working with Health and Safety regulations and codes is essential.
Significant experience leading and managing teams is essential.
Good cultural competence.
Experience in contract and relationship management is essential.
Demonstrated relationships with key partners, agencies, and Non-Government Organisations is desirable.
Broad experience across local government is desirable.
Political savvy is highly desirable.
Ability to foresee issues and have a bigger picture outlook.
Ability to engage, influence, and build rapport with a wide range of people to enable collaboration.
Ability to support, mentor, and empower others in achieving their goals and personal growth.
Manager Community Development - Position Description (if you are viewing this via SEEK - please visit the careers page on our website for a copy of the Job Description)
Please Note: Due to the highly competitive employment market, our vacancy close date may be subject to change if a suitable candidate is found, so don't delay in making your application.
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