Head of Connected Communities

3 months ago


Lower Hutt, New Zealand Hutt City Council Full time

**Head of Connected Communities**
- Key leadership role to enable thriving and connected communities
- Inclusive, values-driven environment
- Outstanding benefits & flexible work options

**About Us**

Kia noho mai tēnei tāone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wāhi whai hua ki hōna iwi. At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all of our people thrive. Working here is truly rewarding, knowing across all our roles, we're making a genuine difference to Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt.

**Connected Communities**

Our Connected Communities group works alongside our community to enable and support our people to thrive. Building trusted relationships and strong networks, both within Council and across our city, our Connected Communities group aims to harness the collective efforts of everyone on the ground.

**About the role**

You will work collaboratively with external partners and Council teams to enable thriving and connected communities, taking a holistic approach to neighbourhoods and leading an organisational shift to community-led development. You will have a strong focus on hauora and equity. You will also lead a team that designs and oversees one aligned and co-ordinated programme of activities to support community well-being, as well as city safety and health initiatives.

**About You**

The successful applicant will possess
- Outstanding senior leadership and staff management expertise ideally within a community wellbeing arena i.e., community development, hauora, social services
- Proven experience in leading change and leading diverse teams
- Knowledge of, and commitment to, te tiriti o Waitangi and Mātauranga Māori
- Proven relationship builder and connector of people and communities including iwi and mana whenua.
- Excellent financial management skills coupled with a strong political awareness
- Well developed strategic and operational dexterity

The following is advantages though not essential
- Understanding of the machinery of local government
- Experience in designing service delivery

We recognise rewarding you is not only about your pay, so we've outlined some of the great benefits that may be available to you as an employee of Hutt City Council. Read more about them here: careers.huttcity.govt.nz/your-total-rewards

Tūhono mai. Come join us at Hutt City Council

**Job Details**:

- Reference #- 22866- Posted on- 16 Aug 2024- Closes on- 30 Aug 2024 23:55- Expertise- Community- Work type(s)- Permanent full-time



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