Chief Digital Optimisation & Transformation Lead
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Job summary
Waikato District Council is seeking a Head of Digital Optimisation to provide strategic leadership across our digital, technology and information functions, shaping a digitally enabled and community‑focused organisation.
You’ll influence organisation‑wide strategy, governance, and investment decisions, lead a high‑performing team, foster innovation, and build strong partnerships to deliver secure, reliable services for communities.
Qualifications
- Experience leading digital, technology or transformation functions in a complex environment.
- Ability to build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Strategic thinker with ability to turn ideas into action.
- Strong governance and commercial acumen.
Responsibilities
- Develop and drive our digital strategy and roadmap.
- Lead technology, information and data governance across the organisation.
- Champion digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Foster innovation and identify new opportunities to enhance service delivery.
- Guide technology investments and strategic decision-making.
- Build strong partnerships across the organisation and wider sector.
- Lead and develop a talented team of digital professionals.
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Job description
Waikato District Council is seeking a Head of Digital Optimisation to provide strategic leadership across our digital, technology and information functions, shaping a digitally enabled and community‑focused organisation.
You’ll influence organisation‑wide strategy, governance, and investment decisions, lead a high‑performing team, foster innovation, and build strong partnerships to deliver secure, reliable services for communities.
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