Principal Strategic Advisor

21 hours ago

Upper Hutt, New Zealand LGJobs Full time

**Fixed Term (**until 1 December 2028) | Full time**

Upper Hutt City Council is looking for a Principal Strategic Advisor to work in support of the Mayoral and Chief Executive’s offices.

This is a new bridging role spanning both the political and organisational environments to help align local priorities, our organisational strategy and regional/national reform contexts and issues.

Working alongside the Chief Advisor and wider Executive team, you will maintain strong connections, and situational awareness to ensure both proactive and reactive issue management and real-time flow of information.

You will be leading or supporting varied workstreams and projects, providing advice, alignment and senior-level coordination across Council and in support of the Mayor.

To be successful in this role we are looking for:

- At least 5 years’ experience in a relevant role or ready to move into a Principal role
- Proven ability to build and maintain trusted relationships across political and executive environments.
- Ability to think strategically and tactically, working both proactively and with ability able to respond to fast-moving issues.
- Political awareness and skill in dealing with sensitive issues and strategic risks, with demonstrated maturity, discretion and sound judgement.
- Experience leading or supporting cross-functional workstreams or major projects.
- In-depth understanding of the local government context, decision-making and statutory environment in which it operates.
- Agility, excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.
- A flexible 'hands on' approach to undertake a wide range of work that may be required in support of the Mayoral and Chief Executive’s offices strategic work programmes.
- Demonstrated experience in advising on or contributing to strategic communications, media and public relations.

This is a unique opportunity to join Upper Hutt City Council in a new role that contributes at a strategic level to advance great outcomes for our community. Working with the Upper Hutt City Council is a rewarding way to support the community, work with a great team, and develop your career. We do more than just pay you a salary, we have a range of great benefits to support you.

With 50% of the Wellington regions green space, boutique shopping, award winning Brewtown and quirky cafes all within walking distance, train station close by and free parking, Upper Hutt is a great choice for your next career move.

**PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

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