Strategy And Business Manager

Overview

Are you interested in leading a strategically focused business unit that plays a key role in public sector policy and strategy, directly contributing to community well-being?

Are you a strategic thinker with strong relationship management skills and passionate about positive change?

Can you work collaboratively with key stakeholders across a large and diverse organisation to deliver community focused solutions to complex issues?

Waimakariri District Council promises to be professional, approachable and solutions-focused : Waimakariri people are at the heart of everything we do.

We serve a community of over 72,000 that continues to experience rapid growth.

Offering a wide range of natural and recreational areas to explore, with vibrant town centres, a growing economy, and only being a short 20 minute commute to Christchurch, it is easy to understand why people want to live, work and play in beautiful North Canterbury.

More than ever Local Councils are taking a leadership role in responding to a wide range of economic, social, and environmental challenges on behalf of their communities.

This includes interpreting and responding to an environment of fast-paced policy and legislative change across a wide range of issues and finding cost effective ways to deliver quality public services to growing communities.

This is an exciting time to be in our sector.

Responsibilities

Drive the development and delivery of a strategic framework through environmental scanning and indicators monitoring to identify wellbeing issues for the Council to address through its various roles and functions.

Lead key strategy development and implementation, especially in relation to economic development, town centres and sustainability.

Support the Council's participation in collaborative strategy and policy development processes at regional and sub-regional levels.

Oversee the development and monitoring of the Council's corporate planning documents, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and objectives.

Provide senior relationship management advice and support for business sector interaction with the Council's regulatory functions and services.

Provide high quality advice across the Council to support the development of corporate policies, bylaws, and cost-effectiveness reviews aimed at achieving community outcomes.

Inspire and empower the team, uphold the Council's values, maintain a solutions-focused attitude, and work with diverse partners with often conflicting interests.

Demonstrate authenticity, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a willingness to share, contribute and collaborate with colleagues across the organisation.

Requirements / What you'll need

To be successful in this position you will need to inspire and empower your team, believe in and act in accordance with the Council's values, have a solutions focused attitude and the ability to work with diverse partners often with conflicting interests.

How to apply

Please click here to view the Position Description.

If you would like to find out more about this role, please call Simon Hart on WMK GOV).

A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with someone who demonstrates the right attitude and that has demonstrable relevant experience.

Applications close Friday 17 October 2025

The Council is an equal opportunity employer.

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