Team Leader - Information Management

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.

Whangarei, New Zealand

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Whangarei District Council is busy implementing changes and working on new initiatives aimed at better serving our community.

To support us in this exciting phase in our development as an organisation we are looking for an experienced leader to provide leadership and advice on the development of Council's document and information management policies, process, and systems.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the team responsible for developing and implementing appropriate monitoring and reporting on Council's document and information management practices as well as ensuring the effective operation of the Council's information and document management processes & systems in support of business objectives, including :

Responses to requests made under the Local Government Official Information & Meetings Act

• (LGOIMA) or the Privacy Act

Archives management

Retention & Disposal

Training and user support (EDRMS & Information Management)

Quality Assurance

System developments, maintenance and upgrades.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role and are keen for us to consider your application, you will need to be able to demonstrate the following attributes :

Experience in a leadership role within the public sector or information management sector

Understanding or ability to develop understanding quickly of relevant legislation eg; Public Records Act, LGIOMA, LGA, Privacy Act

Ability to successfully lead a team, motivating and mentoring staff

Ability to think critically and develop creative solutions to problems

Ability to work methodically and efficiently and to set and meet appropriate standards and deadlines

Ability to communicate technical information clearly with a varied and broad range of stakeholders

Ability to work effectively with others through development of strong working relationships and provision of clear well thought out advice

At Whangarei District Council we take our reputation as a lifestyle destination seriously and consider a range of flexible working and life balance options for those that want to work in a professional and progressive environment while still having the time to take advantage of everything our district has to offer.

In addition, our employment package includes Health Insurance, Life Insurance, payment of a professional membership, continuous development opportunities and an active social club plus much more.

Whangarei is a district on the rise.

It is Northland's only city and largest commercial centre.

Nestled between forest clad hills at the heart of the beautiful Whangarei Harbour, nowhere in the district is more than 40 kilometres away from our spectacular coastline and commuting to WDC's CBD location is a breeze.

There's a lot that'll make you 'Love it Here!'

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact People and Capability team on :

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There are many great reasons to be a part of Whangarei District Council.

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