Corporate & Strategic Planning Manager

Corporate & Strategic Planning Manager
Buller District Council Westport New Zealand
Permanent Full-time 40 Hours per week

Join the Buller District Council Team! Hono atu ki te roopu Kaunihera a rohe o Buller!
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for shaping the future of local communities Buller District Council is seeking a highly skilled Corporate and Strategic Planning Manager to lead our longterm and annual planning processes drive organisational performance reporting and support strategic development across the organisation.

Who are we Ko wai tatou
At Buller District Council we are a dedicated customer-focused team committed to maintaining the beauty of our regionfrom Karamea to Punakaiki and inland to the environs of Reefton. This is your unique opportunity to step into the wilderness and make a tangible difference in the Buller District. If you possess the expertise and a proactive attitude to deliver exceptional service to our community wed love to hear from you!

Why Join Us He aha te hono mai ki a mātau

Thrive in a values-driven workplace that celebrates diversity inclusion and professional development through various learning opportunities benefits and recognition.

• Shape the future of Buller lead strategic growth and sustainable development
• Work in a scenic district with a great lifestyle balance.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team with a high focus on wellbeing
• Subsidised Southern Cross health insurance
  

What Will You Do Ka aha koe
Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development of the LongTerm Plan Annual Plan Annual Report and other statutory planning documents.
  
• Writing clear accessible nonfinancial content for major Council publications and consultation materials.
• Providing strategic planning advice across Council and ensuring alignment with the Local Government Act 2002.
• Developing and improving corporate planning reporting systems and performance measures.
• Coordinating quarterly and annual nonfinancial performance reporting.
• Managing consultation and community engagement processes for statutory documents and key policies.
• Supporting community engagement initiatives and ensuring community voices are reflected in Council decisionmaking.
• Preparing demographic financial and activity data to support evidencebased decisionmaking.
• Contributing to submissions investigations and reports relating to legislative or policy changes.
• Participating in crossCouncil strategic projects working groups and organisational planning initiatives.

Who Are You Ko wai koe
We are looking for someone with:

Essential:

• 3 years experience in corporate planning policy or a related field (ideally within local or central government).
• Strong understanding of the Local Government Act and the wider local government environment.
• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear accessible content.
• Confident interpreting legislation and applying it to planning and reporting processes.
• Proven project management capability and experience managing large multiauthor documents.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work across teams and with elected members.
• Collaborative adaptable and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Professional reliable and committed to highquality public service.
• Strategic thinker who can align work with longterm organisational goals.
• Tertiary qualification in Social Science Law Public Policy or a related field.

Desirable:

• 5 years experience in corporate planning public policy or legislative interpretation.
• Advanced understanding of local government legislation and statutory planning processes.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant field.
• Formal project management training or certification.
• Experience working directly with iwi community groups or diverse stakeholder environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead or contribute to crossorganisational strategic initiatives.

Our Mission To tatou misioni
To serve the residents of the Buller district conscious of their needs by providing facilities and services and creating an appropriate environment for progress and development while preserving the distinctive natural environment as well as the cultural and historical environments.

If youre ready to make a significant impact and work in a supportive forward-thinking environment wed love to hear from you!

Please find the position description here: applications are required to be accompanied by a cover letter and a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae.
Any enquiries about this role please email:

Applications close: Friday 29th May at 3PM

Required Experience:

Manager