Thriving together - mo te taiao, mo nga tangata. Our environment and our people go hand-in-hand. We are looking for an experienced, future-focussed Strategy and Planning Manager who can step into this newly created role, leading our talented team of professionals for the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. Te ahuatunga a te turanga | About the role The primary focus of this role is to provide supportive leadership, coaching and direction to the Strategy and Planning team. You will work collaboratively with internal and external partners to support and influence current and future spatial planning for the Bay of Plenty Region. The work delivered by you and your team will have a significant impact on Bay of Plenty communities now and into the future, as we look to understand and implement new legislation and make decisions that impact our dynamic and changing communities. O pumanawa | Your skills and experience You will need significant spatial, urban planning and/or resource management experience, including experience at a senior management level leading a planning function. You will be an innovative and capable leader whose values align with our Toi Moana values and Te Pae Rangatira leadership framework. Highly developed relationship and negotiation skills will be a core skill set that will be evidenced by your proven track record of fostering strong internal and external stakeholder relationships. A working understanding of the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and how this is applied to spatial planning will be essential. Ko wai matou | Who we are Toi Moana Bay of Plenty Regional Council is responsible for land, air and water as well as public transport and economic development. A major focus of our work involves looking after the environment. We manage the effects of people's use of freshwater, land, air and coastal water. However, we also have a broader responsibility with others for the economic, social and cultural well-being of the regional community. Kaimahi at the heart, we are a values-driven organisation, that really cares about our people. Who you are is important to us and we welcome diversity as an opportunity to grow our teams and are keen to support people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, religions and abilities. We want Toi Moana to be a place where you bring your whole self to work. Highlights of working with us include: Varied and challenging work. A supportive and collaborative work environment. Flexibility with the way you work. A competitive remuneration and leave package, including additional paid leave over Christmas/New Year, employer paid insurance, well-being initiatives. A commitment to supporting you grow and develop. This role is located in Tauranga. Me pehea te tuku tono | How to Apply Click APPLY NOW or for more information or a confidential discussion, please call Namouta Poutasi - General Manager, Strategy and Science on 021 289 8380 To access a copy of Te Turanga Mahi (Job Description) please click on the following link or copy and paste it into your web browser: NB: To apply for this job, you must have the legal right to be able to work in New Zealand and also a current, valid driver's licence. Applications close 5pm, Friday 7 June 2024 and will only be accepted online. #J-18808-Ljbffr
