Chief of Staff - Chief Executive's Office

Chief of Staff - Chief Executive's Office

Working in local governmentinvolves acomplex environment with multiple stakeholders, competing interests and funding challenges, but also so much opportunity to contribute in a positive way to the wellbeing of our communitieswe serveandourenvironment.

Wellington City Councilisnavigating some tough challenges to improve rates affordability and our operational delivery, and needs focused, motivatedleadership to help achieve this. Due totheinternal appointmentof thepreviousincumbent,we’relookingfora new Chief of Staff to supportour Chief Executive (CE) Matt Prosser, ensuringthe effective running of the CE’s office.

Matt brings credible international experience, commitment to serviceand a desire to revitalise Wellington,underpinned by decades of leading in local government.Matt is a humanistic leader who is knowledgeable, interested in facts and data.Hepossessesan inquisitive open-mindedstyle, is trusting and authentic.

Āu ake mahi | What you'll do :

This positionispivotal to managing key relationships with the Mayor’s Office, Elected Members,Pouiwiand our Executive LeadershipTeam.To this end,it requires an astute individual who can integrate seamlessly into a dynamicfast-pacedpoliticalenvironment, who brings the capability to work with our CE and ELT to take collective responsibility for the organisation’s performance culture.

Accountabilities are varied and encompass :

• Providing strategic,timelyand politically astute advice on matters related to the operational management of the Council and to work effectively with the Elected Members to drive key strategic outcomes for the city
• Strategic communications and public relations
• Team management / leadership

You willdemonstrateexperience providing strategic support to executive leadership within a large, multi-disciplinary organisation in local or central government andpossesscredibilitymanaging cross sectional relationships.

As astrategic peopleleader,you will be authentic and collaborative, with the ability to connect into our ‘one team approach’. You will embrace workingtogetherasa cohesive, united team with a shared vision,focusingonstrateg priorities as set out in the CE’s KPI’s.

Your natural leadership style will embrace facilitating a way of working that builds a constructive, collaborative environment with high service orientation and you will relish, providing clear, inspiring management that reflects the Council’s vision and values, fostering a high performing culture.You will champion our values embedding a way of working that empowers your team to thrive.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

This role presents a standout opportunity, and the dual challenge of being at the forefront of revitalisation of our dynamic city as we shape the future of Pōneke, at the same time as the council grapples with delivering rates affordability and value for money in all that it does.

Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks’annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.

We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment.If you candemonstratethe skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We welcome applications from allpeopleand like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Accessibility Support :

We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process isequitablefor everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing :

All applications must be submitted online – we will not accept emailed applications.

All applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand

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Details

Reference number : 49840

Posted on : 21 Nov 2025

Closes on : 08 Dec : 55

Location(s) : Wellington CBD

Expertise : Democratic, electoral and governance services

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