• Have a significant impact on the future of the region
• Utilise your strategic savvy to create positive change
• Enjoy working with a professional and collaborative team

Kaipara District Council is in the business of creating a thriving community where people love to live, work and play.  Kaipara offers an enviable lifestyle in a beautiful environment where rural charm meets coastal chic. Northland's renowned white sandy beaches, extensive native forests, rolling green pastures and work-life balance make this an amazing place to live and work.  

The Kaipara district is the fastest growing district in the North Island, and there are many exciting Council-led projects and initiatives underway.  The Kaipara District Council has achieved strong trust with their communities and created a positive image of the Council locally and nationally. Like all Councils, Kaipara District Council is responding to reforms and changes in strategic direction which has given rise to new opportunities.

The Council is searching for a GM of Strategic Improvement who is an experienced people leader and business partner, capable of taking a broad view of the organisation and all its stakeholders. This role, reporting to the CEO, will oversee the functions that set the strategy and long-term planning direction for the council and determine the improvement workplans for the Implementation and Delivery functions.

This role is responsible for:

• Driving positive, strategic change towards a new future of work for the region
• Overseeing and leading Council's long term planning and delivery functions including asset management, engineering services, project and programme delivery, information technology, service planning, workforce planning and strategic planning.
• Lead the strategic development of business continuity plans for service areas and ensure they are actionable
• Manage the acquisition, design, building, operation and maintenance of Council infrastructure assets in accordance with asset management plans
• Leadership and growth of a talented team with high delivery expectations

Your background will include:

• Experience at a strategic senior leadership level, preferably in local government
• Tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent work experience
• Experience of developing strong partnerships with stakeholders to influence the right outcomes for council
• Deep understanding of council processes and experience of manoeuvring comfortably through complex policy, organisational and political dynamics
• Proven ability to lead, influence and motivate a team to foster a positive culture

This role is offering a highly competitive salary, flexible working arrangements and a range of employee benefits.

How to apply