Corporate Planning Lead

**_Rere ngātahi, rere tapatahi, rere tai arapuke. Flow together, flow with integrity, flow to meet the swell (challenge)._**

Our values here at Masterton District Council are our professional compass - steering us towards positive, empathetic interactions with our colleagues and the public. They give us the tools to use when faced with difficult situations or decisions, so we enhance our own mana and that of others.
- Working at Masterton District Council_

Why work in Masterton? Well, we can’t tell if it’s the Paemaunga (Tararua Ranges) that impress our view that makes Masterton attractive. Or maybe it’s the award-winning parks that provide acres of greenspace right in the heart of town, the life-style blocks just out of town, or maybe it’s the range of cafes and shops in our town centre? We have loads of events and activities happening throughout the year, there’s just so much to see and do. So, what’s stopping you from joining Masterton District Council today?

**He angitūtanga | The opportunity**:
Here at MDC, we have had a reorganisation within Council that has created some exciting opportunities like the Corporate Planning Lead This role is responsible for but not limited to:

- Leading the corporate planning function including the production of key Council documents - the Long-Term Plan, Annual Plan, Annual Report and Pre-Election Report.
- Coordinating the corporate business plan and work programmes to ensure strategic alignment within and across the organisation.
- Providing high quality corporate planning support, information and advice.
- Co-ordinating and facilitating community engagement and consultation related to the corporate planning cycle.
- Contributing to the development or review of policies aligned with the corporate planning cycle.
- Supporting teams across Council to develop or review corporate planning content including quarterly non-financial performance reporting.

**_Further information about this role and about Council can be found by downloading the position description or by contacting Tania Madden Strategic Planning Manager on 06 370 6300._**

**He kōrero mōu | About you**:

- Relevant tertiary qualification(s) (e.g., political science, public policy, law, economics) and/or experience in a relevant field.
- Experience working on corporate planning related projects/initiatives.
- Good understanding of the Local Government Act (2002) and/or ability to interpret legislation.
- Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to co-ordinate diverse functions and activities to achieve objectives.
- Proven project management skills/experience and knowledge of project management principles.
- Proven skills in relationship-building and working successfully in partnership with others. Experience working with Iwi would be an advantage.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to co-ordinate and collate input from various sources; and provide accurate, thorough, independent, and unbiased material.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to synthesise complex technical information into ‘easy to read’ content; and to present to diverse audiences in both formal and informal settings.
- Advanced skills in the Microsoft Office suite.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer**:
At MDC we look after our people. We have some great benefits which we are proud of, including:

- Five weeks’ Annual Leave
- Free medical insurance for you and your family
- Fifteen days Sick Leave, plus an additional five days’ Domestic Leave
- Annual Wellbeing Allowance
- Great Parental Leave conditions
- Flexible working options
- Developmental opportunities
- An active social club.

You will know that you are making a positive contribution to our amazing community

**Applying**:
**_ Ngā Whanonga Pono o Tēnei Kaunihera - Masterton District Council is actively investing in our work with treaty partnerships, our community, and our people._