Manager - Social and Economic Science

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, New Zealand Waikato Regional Council Full time

**Mō te tūranga | About the role**
- Lead the development of projects to explore how emerging economic thought can be applied to complex challenges and opportunities.
- Actively seek out social and economic trends and translate these into guiding the priorities of the organization.
- Ensure that the team delivers on a multi-disciplinary work programme covering insights, analysis, environmental economics, social science evaluation techniques, and engagement.
- Provide technical support across the organisation to ensure economic and social science perspectives are embedded in key priority projects.
- Develop collaborative projects where the skills of the team can be optimised.
- Facilitate the delivery of regional social and economic insights to elected members to strengthen, support, and advocate for the ongoing sustainability of Waikato communities.
- You will be part of the Senior Leadership Team of the Science, Policy and Information Directorate, having the responsibility of leading our 7 strong team of Social Scientists and Economists and maintaining a constructive team culture.

**Mō te tangata | About you**
- Applied knowledge and understanding of economics or social science, or other related discipline.
- Curiosity for emerging trends and futures thinking
- Developed strategic and tactical thinking skills.
- Knowledge of, and comfort in, working in Te Ao Maori
- Proven success at building relationships and resolving issues with internal and external stakeholders.
- Sound project management skills with proven delivery against budgets and timelines
- Excellent communication skills - written and verbal.
- Broad general management skills including people leadership, business acumen and positive business achievements and financial management.
- Ability to manage and deliver in an environment that could be high pressure and rapidly changing.

**Mō ngā pūkenga | Qualifications and experience**
- Minimum bachelor’s degree qualification in resource management, social science, economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a relevant senior advisory or managerial role.
- Full Drivers Licence

**M**ō mātou | About us**
- We work hard to care for the mighty Waikato, so current and future generations will benefit from a healthy environment, strong economy, and vibrant communities.
- Our mahi is as diverse as the region we care for and the people who share it. Our work helps look after our region's water, soil, air, geothermal areas and coasts - so we can all enjoy these precious resources for generations to come.
- Customers sit at the heart of everything we do, and all staff have an important role to play in the delivery of exceptional customer service.
- If you’d like to understand more about what we do please click here The work we do | Waikato Regional Council.
- By partnering with iwi and working with many others in our communities, our collective kaitiakitanga will make the Waikato region even better. Together, we’ll create a sustainable future that will make a positive difference to people’s lives.

**Mō**te tuku tono | How to apply**
- Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and this role will close on 17 September.
- For a copy of the role description, please click here.

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