Location: Hamilton City Employment Type: Permanent Applications Close: 16 October 2024 The Infrastructure and Assets Group provides the opportunity to impact the liveability of Hamilton today and for generations to come.
We provide safe, trusted infrastructure that our community wants, our city needs, and we look after what keeps Hamilton running now, while building the city of the future.
Our work is the backbone of our great river city, and we're proud to deliver world-class solutions for Hamilton.
We are transforming the way we deliver projects, consequently our operating model is changing.
To that end we are recruiting for a new role that sits in the Plan, Strategy and Programming Unit.
What does a day in this job look like?
In this role you will lead and manage a team of SME's on a day-to-day basis to provide a strong, consistent foundation so that resources can function optimally to enhance delivery success.
Working in strong partnership with the Technical Directors and subject matter experts the role focuses on day-to-day people management, talent development and performance while ensuring specialist functions are well-resourced and delivered effectively.
Skills and experience we are seeking: Proven people leadership skills and experience (5-10yrs) at a senior level.
Well-developed leadership attributes including being effective in inspiring a shared vision, holding staff accountable for outcomes, enabling others to achieve, and developing high-performance teams and individuals.
Ability to work alongside technical experts and a passion for dealing with people.
Approachable, outgoing and energetic; easily able to build trust and influence.
A bachelor's degree in management, business, or other relevant business discipline.
Strong recruitment decision-making experience with proven success, talent sourcing experience preferably including recruitment agency knowledge.
Ability to lead, motivate and develop a team of technical specialist professionals.
Proven strategic capability, sense-making and thought leadership backed by political acumen and commercial knowledge.
Outstanding communication, presentation, stakeholder influencing & engagement skills that builds confidence and reinforces a positive organisational reputation.
Any of the following experience would be advantageous: Experience managing high performing teams within a technical environment.
Previous experience in professional services and/or specialist consultancy services.
Sound knowledge of local government context and decision-making processes (or experience in a comparable field).
Ability to recognise and implement te Tiriti o Waitangi in work at Council.
What's in it for me?
This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team that are shaping the future of Hamilton.
Step into a new role which assists with the transformation of how Council delivers projects.
What's the salary?
Circa $130K per annum dependent on skills and experience.
Additionally these are some of the great benefits Hamilton City Council offers: Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy Opportunities for professional development A wellbeing and a volunteer/community day in addition to annual leave for permanent employees Free private medical insurance which includes hospital/surgery grade cover (discounted premiums for family members) Free annual health checks and flu vaccination Enhanced sick leave Generous bereavement leave entitlement Ability to purchase additional annual leave Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.
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As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs.
We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.
As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to positively influence the lives of the community so that Hamilton's full potential can be unlocked making it the best place to be.
It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments).
If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.
This role is being sourced directly.
If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies.
Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.
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