Chief Executive Officer

5 days ago

Dunedin, New Zealand Sheffield Full time

Reference Number: 8474SIaa

Location: Dunedin, Otago
- **Rewarding leadership opportunity**:

- **Support charitable needs in the Otago region**:

- **Play a pivotal role in the betterment of the local communities, people, heritage and environment.**

**About The Role**:
Reporting to the Board and supported by a dedicated team of 6 staff, the Chief Executive will guide the day-to-day operation of the Otago Community Trust, providing strategic leadership and a positive public profile, as well as assisting the Trust to ensure sustained growth and return on investments. You will:

- Develop a deep understanding of the broader community needs and issues, actively developing effective mana whenua and community relationships, through visible engagement;
- Work alongside the Trust’s contracted Investment Managers with a view to ensuring investment activities maintain the fund in perpetuity; monitor investment performance and compliance with Trust policies;
- Ensure the development of an effective grants programme based on strategic community priorities;
- Develop a high performance, values-based workforce, leading a professional and community-oriented culture at OCT;
- Ensure the work of the Trust reflects its responsibilities and obligations as a Treaty partner.

**Skills & Experience**:
You will:

- Have a passion and interest in community issues, ideally experienced in working successfully across a range of charitable projects, community groups, agencies and services;
- Have strong financial and commercial acumen, and sufficient experience in investment management, investment markets and portfolio management to work alongside the Trust’s Investment Managers and the Board in matters relating to the investment of the fund;
- Have an empathetic and collaborative approach with a track record building effective relationships across a diverse range of stakeholders, organisations, mana whenua and other community groups;
- Be comfortable with public visibility and being ‘the face of an organisation’, with incredible communication skills, known as a networker, facilitator and enabler;
- Be a strong team player and an experienced executive leader with proven ability in building a positive, open and engaged culture;
- Have experience working with and/or reporting to a Board of Directors.

**About the Trust**:
Otago Community Trust is a community-responsive charitable trust that grants funds for charitable purposes within the Otago region. The region comprises North Otago, Central Otago, South Otago, Greater Dunedin and the Wānaka ward of the Queenstown Lakes district.

The Trust was established by the Government in 1988 to hold and manage the Trust Bank Otago shares. In 1996 the Trust left banking and the shares were sold to Westpac New Zealand, with the proceeds of the sale invested. This sale provided the Trust with its founding capital of $131 million and since then, the Trust has managed those investments, using a portion of the profits each year to support community groups and projects throughout the Otago region.

Over the last 34 years, the Trust has given back approximately $200 million to Otago communities, with grants ranging in size from small, one-off grants, multi-year and regular grants, and large capital grants for one-off major community projects.

**Values**
- We are accessible, transparent and driven to make a difference;
- We are resilient, courageous and act with integrity, respect and prudence, valuing strong relationships;
- We are committed to the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi;
- We show leadership, wisdom and empathy.

**Drivers**

To achieve our vision, we will utilise the following drivers:

- **Funding** - Empower communities to realise their potential and goals.
- **Asset Management** - Balance the interests of current and future generations by preserving capital and maximising granting.
- **Organisational Effectiveness** - Ensure we have effective processes and resources to achieve our purpose.

For more information please phone Louise Green on +64 3 353 4367

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