Group Manager Corporate Services

Group Manager Corporate Services

• A small Council that is big on people
• Westport based a great place to live work and thrive
• Advance your career whilst enjoying a quality work-life balance

About The Role:

Buller has so much to offer with a welcoming community diverse landscapes and a relaxed lifestyle the Buller District offers an exceptional place to live work and explore. Spanning 8574 km² from Punakaiki to Karamea its home to over 9500 residents and features national parks heritage areas and forest parks. The Buller District Council is committed to enhancing community well-being across the northern West Coast.

Reporting to the Chief Executive the Group Manager Corporate Services leads a skilled and dedicated team of 15 and is responsible for implementing corporate and financial strategies in a financially prudent and customer focused manner. As a key member of the senior team the Group Manager will drive sound commercial and strategic practices for the Councils operations and council-controlled organisations.

This role represents an excellent opportunity for someone to step up and make their mark taking their teams to the next level through providing pragmatic and strong leadership.

The Group Manager will:

• Lead the planning and delivery of Westports long term and annual statutory plans managing portfolio risk to achieve a community that is fit for the future.
• Have a lead role in establishing Bullers water entity within the new national framework of Local Water Done Well.
• Act as principal advisor to Elected Members on all commercial and corporate services legislation policy and work programmes.
• Work with some of the most passionate and committed people in local government.

About the Person

Candidates of interest will be commercially and financially astute with senior management experience within a local government or related environment.

You will:

• Have a CA or equivalent qualification with an excellent track record of leading and developing teams successfully
• Be known as having a calm personable collaborative and down to earth style
• Be experienced with the legal requirements and statutory obligations of local government particularly with the Long Term Planning process
• Have knowledge of political structures and experience with corporate governance
• Be comfortable presenting to Councillors and other key stakeholders
• Be empathetic focussed on building relationships between teams within the wider Council
• Have some experience leading teams in information management and technology
• Have good resilience levels and experience leading change successfully.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a well-led and forward focused District Council offering all the lifestyle benefits of living and working in this beautiful region. Candidates aspiring to step up to this executive level role will also be considered.

About Buller District Council:

The Buller District Council is the territorial authority in the north of the West Coast with a vision for the district to become a thriving community where families can enjoy a healthy safe and prosperous life while also treasuring the distinctive natural historical and cultural environment that is unique to the region.

Community driven and future focused the Council actively cares about its people and place. It provides strong local leadership through its Mayor Councillors and Iwi Representative working together to support community well-being across the region.

Council leads community-focused initiatives by responsibly managing environmental and infrastructure assets ensuring sustainable growth that protects Bullers values for future generations.

How to Apply:

Candidates can apply in strict confidence online at

To apply by email please attach your cover letter and CV and send to quoting 9036aa.

Applications close on 18 November 2025. Emails will be electronically acknowledged and further correspondence may be by email.

To view the Candidate Briefing document including a full Position Description please use the contact email.

For more information please phone Andrea Bankier on.

Required Experience:

Manager