Director, Strategic Projects

2 weeks ago


Napier, New Zealand LGJobs Full time

Tihei mauri ora_
- Nau mai, haere mai, tahuti mai ki Heretaunga_
- Heretaunga haukunui, Heretaunga ararau, Heretaunga haaro te kaahu, Heretaunga takoto noa_
- Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants._

**Taitara Mahi - Director, Strategic Projects**

**_ Permanent full-time_**

As a Director, Strategic Projects, you will be at the forefront of driving our most critical initiatives. You will play a pivotal role in delivering outcomes to our communities future by leading and overseeing multifaceted projects from inception to successful completion.

Hastings District Council is looking for experienced Strategic Project professional to lead the Strategic Projects very competent team in delivery of Council strategic projects, key account services, strategic evaluations of existing Council assets and services and major business case development.

Reporting to the Group Manager: Strategy & Development, you will also work closely with the Executive team to provide strategic recommendations and advice on pivotal strategic projects.

As a seasoned Project Manager, you will be required to bring to this role:

- A professional qualification in project management, planning, finance, or a related field backed by extensive experience in project and strategic management in large and multi disciplined/faceted organisation/s.
- Proven experience as a Project Manager, successfully leading complex strategic projects. Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Strong leadership and communications skills, with the ability to influence and motivate teams
- Proficient in project management methodologies and tools

**Ōu wheako -about you,**:

- To be successful in this role you will have:_
- A leadership style that develops trust and respect
- Analytical, evaluation and problem solving abilities
- Exceptionally service oriented, self motivated and directed
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke’s Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play. Further details and a great fun, collaborative team are waiting for you to join us in leading the way to better finance management.
We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?



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