Te Ramanui o Ruapūtahanga Team Leader

About our District

Our mission is to make our communities better and this role will play a key part in achieving this. We are located in a tranquil area of New Zealand offering some of the best access to the great outdoors. We also boast attractive housing prices for your town, village or rural lifestyle and we are within commuting distance to larger centres.

About our Organisation

We are an energetic and progressive, values-based organisation, which is dedicated to providing quality services and facilities for our communities. We place strong emphasis on our organisational culture, which in turn creates strong engagement across our team. We employ people with a 'Can Do' attitude who want to work for a united organisation with a strong sense of family that is proud to serve its communities.

At STDC, we offer a proven "best place to work" environment, access to a sick leave bank, flexible working opportunities and retention incentive benefit upon four years of employment. Our team culture encourages innovation, we care about your professional development, and you will be working with an elite and motivated team of professionals.

Do you have what it takes?

This role offers variety and impact such as overseeing programmes, events, and services that connect our community with information, culture, and tourism.

You’ll lead a dedicated team, foster strong relationships with partners like The Gathering Café and Lysaght Watt Art Gallery, and ensure our facilities are welcoming and well‑run. From managing bookings and collections to promoting local tourism and AA services, you’ll help shape a space that truly serves South Taranaki.

About You

You’re a confident communicator and natural leader with a "can‑do" attitude and strong local knowledge of South Taranaki. You build meaningful relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and engage effectively across diverse audiences. With cultural awareness and a solid understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi, you bring empathy and professionalism to everything you do. You thrive on new challenges and use your technical expertise to navigate complex situations and deliver successful outcomes.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand, therefore must have NZ residency or hold a valid NZ work visa. In terms of residence class visa applications, priority will be given where the applicant is in New Zealand.

The salary range for this position is between FTE $83,430 and FTE $92,700 and the appointed starting level will be dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed during interviews with shortlisted candidates.

If this role appeals to you, head over to our website where you can access the background information and job description for the role. If submitting an application, please ensure you provide a covering letter outlining your skills and experience for the role along with your most current CV.

Applications close at 4pm on Friday, 16 November 2025 or when a suitable candidate has been appointed to the role.

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