Director Strategy
3 months ago
Newly created leadership role integral to the success of the organisation
- Shapes and leads a multi-year transformation of the business group
- Report directly in to the DCE Organisation Resilience and Safety
- Fixed-Term contract until 4th January 2026
Ngā kawenga | About the role
better equipped to handle essential tasks effectively, even in unexpected situations. It aims to improve our ability to foresee and manage risks while also learning from past mistakes. Rather than just adding more rules, the focus is on providing clear guidance that supports meaningful work and prioritises safety
The Director Strategy & Enablement leads the development of the organisational resilience and safety strategic plan, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide processes. It shapes and leads a multi-year transformation of the business group to reflect contemporary best practices, develops new operating models and processes, challenges existing ways of working, promotes a safe and resilient mindset, and coordinates efforts across departments for effective government group operations.
This is a role that will collaborate closely with Tier 2 and Tier 3 leaders, empowering them to resolve strategic issues on behalf of the DCE Organisational Resilience & Safety.
This role is a fixed-term opportunity until 4th January 2026
He kōrero mōu | About you
You are a transformative leader who brings a strong history of leading change and innovation. You have successfully executed transformation programmes at multiple organisations, ideally in the areas of risk, resilience or health and safety. You can confidently present a compelling and ambitious vision of the future that gains buy-in and commitment from others.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
**You will bring the following in your kete**:
- Advanced systems-based problem solving and analytical skills
- A strong ability to operate effectively in a Māori cultural setting, appreciating the complexities and whole of government issues related to succeeding with Māori
- Exceptional attention to detail and advanced communication skills that allow you to influence across an organisation
- An ability to challenge existing ways of working and positively agitate for change
- Experience in developing new OR&S operating models, methods, processes, tools and metrics
- A Relevant tertiary qualification in change, organisational psychology, safety or resilience, or continuous professional development in these areas
To view the full essential criteria requirements, please visit our careers website to download a copy of the Job Description.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
The midpoint of the salary range is $189,127 per annum and the full range (85%-120%) is $160,758- $226,953. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ko wai mātou | About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu.
As a values-led organisation, we use the principles of rangatira (leadership), manaaki (respect), wairua (spirituality), kaitiaki (guardianship) and whānau (relationships) to shape how we work and deliver the outcomes in our strategy - Hōkai Rangi.
We're also bringing in new ways of working to help us deliver Hōkai Rangi, with a range of new roles being formed as part of The Pathway Forward Te Ara Whakamua.
It is an exciting time to join us, and we continue to seek out talented individuals who are committed to an inclusive, vibrant workplace. We recognise and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals, and that of the collective talent in our whānau.
If you share the same passion for our work but feel this opportunity may not be the perfect fit for you, we encourage you to click here. We look forward to discovering more about you and exploring potential opportunities that align with your interests and skills.
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values. This role closes on Sunday 17th March.
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