Strategy and Business Manager

Overview

Join to apply for the Strategy and Business Manager role at Waimakariri District Council .

Applications close Friday 17 October 2025. The Council is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and delivery of a strategic framework. Use 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, with focus on economic development, town centres and sustainability.
• Support the Councils participation in collaborative strategy and policy development processes at regional and sub-regional levels.
• Oversee the development and monitoring of Councils 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 to achieve community outcomes.
• Inspire and empower the team, act in accordance with the Councils values, maintain a solutions-focused attitude, and work with diverse partners often with conflicting interests.

Requirements / Qualifications

What we offer

Application details

Please click here to view the Position Description. For more information about the role, contact Simon Hart on WMK GOV).

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