Community And Strategy Group Manager

3 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Taituara Full time

Thank you for your interest in this position.We have received your application from Indeed, so the first step of your application is complete.To finish your application we will email you further details.Community and Strategy Group ManagerSteward of strategy, policy and planningLead delivery of community servicesWaimate District Council is a small District Council, with a strong team focus and a 'can do – will do' approach to leading and managing Council's projects and activities.
Council's vision for Waimate District is to lead their community towards a diverse, thriving and sustainable district.Waimate is home to around 7,900 people over 3,582 sq kms, located 40 minutes' drive south west of Timaru, and between Christchurch and Dunedin.
The district is the gateway to the Waitaki Lakes and spectacular Mackenzie basin en route to Aoraki/Mount Cook and Queenstown, or south to Dunedin.
Self-described as a small district with a big heart, the township of Waimate is the centre of this agriculturally rich community, steeped in natural beauty of rolling farmland and native bush.With a total income of $21 million per annum and employing approximately 58 full time equivalent staff, Waimate District Council is working with their community to continue to champion opportunities for the betterment of the Waimate District and its community, ensuring this district is the best place to live, work, visit and play.This is an opportunity for candidates who can point to executive leadership experience and an understanding and affinity for rural issues.
The Community and Strategy Group Manager reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and is part of the Leadership Team with 5 direct reports.A role with variety and broad influence, you will be responsible for delivering high quality policy and community planning advice, statutory planning for Council's Annual Plans, Long-Term Plans, and Annual Reports and promoting the health and wellbeing of the community through the delivery of community-centric services such as the Library and Event Centre operations.The role requires a person who can demonstrate highly effective time management to support business cadence and the calendar of Council planning and policies along with:Strong senior experience in strategic planning and policy writingAbility to understand, analyse, interpret, and disseminate advice on legislation, strategies, policies, and best practice guidelinesExperience with budgeting in a business operational setting, preferably local governmentAn ability to liaise with a wide variety of stakeholder groupsExperience in local government or similar operating environmentA relevant tertiary qualification and experience with project management, report writing and presenting at a governance level is desirable.To apply by email, please attach your cover letter and CV and send to ****** quoting 8947aa.
Applications close on 25 March 2025.
Emails will be electronically acknowledged, and further correspondence may be by email.For more information please phone Andrea Bankier on +64 (0)274 478 102.
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