Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato (Waikato District Council) serves the Waikato District which covers more than 400,000 hectares (418.893ha). The district is rich in natural resources, wilderness reserves, native bush reserves, lush farmland and stunning west coast beaches.
Our Head office is based in Ngaaruawaahia, just 10 minutes North of Hamilton, so with no traffic or parking issues, your journey to and from work is stress free.
At Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato you will find a welcoming and inclusive workplace that supports, challenges and encourages you to stay continually ahead of the game.
About this role:
A rare and exciting new opportunity for a role in our Strategy & Corporate Planning team has come about and we are excited to offer you the chance to be part of this great team working across our district. This newly established role will be responsible for leading change and implementing the strategic vision that has been set out through a recent Refocus project of the Strategy & Growth Group.
What I do?
You will lead the development and monitoring of strategies, policies, bylaws, as well as corporate planning and reporting.
You will provide strategic, tactical, and leadership thinking to the organisation across a wide range of planned and reactive issues.
Oversee the successful delivery of the policy and bylaw review roadmaps.
You will ensure the successful implementation and outcomes of the Strategic Planning Framework.
Oversee the successful delivery of all team functions, including Strategy, Policy, and Corporate Planning, with a focus on the Long-Term Plan.
Be a member of Strategy & Growth's leadership team.
What I bring?
You will have a track record of proven experience in providing strategic and tactical leadership within a complex organisational environment, preferably in a governmental or public sector context.
You have in-depth understanding of local government systems and processes, including strategic planning, policy development, and bylaw implementation.
You are a team player and have great people skills.
A commitment to Zero Harm and keeping yourself and others in the workplace safe.
Why join our team?
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We welcome applicants who are keen on rolling up their sleeves and helping to bring this to life. We ensure all parts of our recruitment and employment processes are carried out without discrimination. Our applicants do need to have existing rights to work in Aotearoa/New Zealand.
Additional Information
Location: Ngaaruawaahia
Hours of work: 40 Hours per week
We have a strong safety culture and as part of this our preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening which includes alcohol and drug testing.
Submit your application today!
Application closing date: Wednesday, 16th of October 2024 at 11:55pm.
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