Strategic Advisor

3 months ago

Rotorua, New Zealand Rotorua District Council Full time

Position Description

**About Te Kaunihera o nga roto o Rotorua | Rotorua Lakes Council**
Imagine waking up to the serene beauty that is Rotorua - with lakes at your doorstep and embracing the thrill of mountain biking in the metropolis of trails. Join Te Kaunihera o nga roto o Rotorau | Rotorua Lakes Council and be part of a team that brings exceptional projects to life, such as the iconic Sir Howard Morrison Centre, the current revitalisation of the Rotorua Aquatic Centre, and the stunning Rotorua Lakefront Redevelopment. As a council deeply rooted in biculturalism and a strong connection with Te Arawa, our local iwi, this is your opportunity to work at the forefront of culture, people, and connections.

**About this role**

This role is to support Council's vision by providing thorough, evidence-based analysis and insights on Policy that impacts Council's community outcomes.

We are looking for a super star to join our Corporate Planning and Strategy team to provide:

- Lead and facilitate the performance of Council's adopted Community Outcomes and vision.
- To ensure integrated strategy development and alignment with the Council's strategic direction.
- Ensure planning and performance aligns to Council's Community outcomes and vision with the 2050 Te Arawa Vision.
- To ensure that there is a Community Performance Framework and delivery is monitored and reported on.
- Work alongside the Strategic Policy Advisor to ensure alignment of Policies and Bylaws to strategic direction of Council.

This role will be responsible for:

- Long-term strategy development and management
- Strategy and policy - consistency with strategic direction (RLC vision /Te Arawa 2050) and identity
- Corporate planning e.g. Long-term Plan/Annual Plan/Pre-election report/non-financial performance measures
- Compliance related to corporate planning projects and work programmes

We are looking for a motivated individual with proven thought leadership at a strategic level, and with the ability to proactively assist in the direction of the organisation.

In addition this role requires proven positive strategic development and management with iwi and key stakeholders, as well as excellent communication and relationship management skills and ability to work effectively as an influencer. In this role you'll be making a positive contribution to shaping the future of the District. Your relationship management skills will be critical and you will be working closely with Government, Iwi and senior staff and elected members in Council.

Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi. We aspire to being a bicultural organisation and we value staff who speak te reo Maori, have an appreciation of Maori values, and a working knowledge of tikanga Maori.

Think you're up for the challenge? Check out the details and send us your CV and Cover Letter now

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