Community & Business Sustainability Manager

3 months ago


Waikato District Waikato, New Zealand Thames-Coromandel District Council Full time

Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato (Waikato District Council) serves the Waikato District which covers more than 400,000 hectares (418.893ha). It borders Hamilton City from the north, east and west. There are 2,422 kilometres of roads which you can travel throughout the district.

Our Head office in Ngaaruawahiaa is an open plan hot desking environment, it includes a collab space as well as unique areas to work or meet with colleagues, Waikato River walks and the chance to hit the Hakarimatas on your lunch break. We also have an onsite cafeteria, free parking, work-life balance and flexible working.

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 Community & Business Sustainability team has come about and we are excited to offer you the chance to be part of not only this great team working across our district, but also a great organisation. This critical role will be responsible for leading Council's response to strategic economic, social and environmental issues, challenges and opportunities facing the district.

**What I do?**
- Direct the Council's response to key community issues, focusing on social development, resilience, and engagement.
- Oversee the delivery and execution of community strategies, ensuring effective responses to local needs and priorities.
- Manage the integrated delivery of team functions, focusing on community-led development and capability building.
- Lead initiatives to educate and drive behavior change within the organisation and the community.

**What I bring?**
- Extensive experience in senior roles involving complex policy implementation and community development.
- Proven experience in senior leadership roles with a strong track record of shaping strategic vision, coaching and empowering staff, and fostering a positive organisational culture.
- Experience working in the fields of climate action, economic development and/or community-led development is useful but not essential.

**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

**Application closing date: Wednesday, 16th of October 2024 at 11:00pm.**
- Reference #
- 32181
- Posted on
- 02 Oct 2024
- Closes on
- 16 Oct 2024 23:00
- Location(s)
- Ngaaruawaahia
- Expertise
- Community Services & Development, Consulting & Strategy, Economic Development
- Job level(s)
- Management
- Work type(s)
- Permanent full-time



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