Chief Executive

Taranaki Regional Council; Taranaki; On-site; NZD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Taranaki Regional Council seeks a Chief Executive to build on the strong foundations in place and shape the future of New Zealand’s distinctive Taranaki region. Reporting to the elected Council, you will lead a capable, high-performing organisation delivering environmental, economic and community wellbeing.

In this highly visible role, you will work across governance, iwi and central government, providing strategic leadership while ensuring the Council continues to deliver excellent outcomes for

Qualifications

• You will be an accomplished executive leader with experience operating in complex environments where stakeholder management, influence and relationship-building are critical to success.
• While previous Chief Executive experience is welcomed, we are equally interested in exceptional senior executives who are ready to take the next step into a Chief Executive position.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction across the organisation.
• Serve as principal adviser to Council, supporting sound governance and effective decision making.
• Lead the implementation of Council strategy and long-term priorities.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative and accountable organisational culture.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with iwi, supporting meaningful engagement with tangata whenua.
• Represent Council across local, regional and national forums.
• Navigate complex stakeholder environments and balance diverse interests to achieve positive outcomes for the region.
• Ensure strong organisational performance, financial stewardship and effective risk management.

Skills

Executive leadership

Stakeholder management

Relationship-building

Governance experience

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Job description

Lead the next chapter for Taranaki

Taranaki Regional Council is seeking a Chief Executive to build on the strong foundations already in place and help shape the future of one of New Zealand's most distinctive regions.

Reporting to the elected Council, you will lead a capable and high-performing organisation that plays a critical role in the environmental, economic and community wellbeing of the Taranaki region.

Working at the intersection of governance, community, iwi and central government, you will provide strategic leadership while ensuring the Council continues to deliver excellent outcomes for the communities it serves.

This is a highly visible role requiring sound judgement, political acumen and the ability to build trusted relationships across a diverse stakeholder landscape.

You will work closely with elected members, iwi, government agencies, industry groups and community leaders, helping position both the Council and the region for the future.

Ngā painga matua | Key attractions:

• Lead a respected and high-performing regional council with a strong platform for future success.
• Build enduring relationships with iwi, elected members, government agencies, industry and community stakeholders.
• Play a key role in shaping the future of the Taranaki region during a period of increasing national policy and regulatory change.

Ngā mahi ka mahia e koe | What you'll do:

• Provide strategic leadership and direction across the organisation.
• Serve as principal adviser to Council, supporting sound governance and effective decision making.
• Lead the implementation of Council strategy and long-term priorities.
• Foster a high-performing, collaborative and accountable organisational culture.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with iwi, supporting meaningful engagement with tangata whenua.
• Represent Council across local, regional and national forums.
• Navigate complex stakeholder environments and balance diverse interests to achieve positive outcomes for the region.
• Ensure strong organisational performance, financial stewardship and effective risk management.

Ō pūkenga me ō wheako | What you'll bring:

You will be an accomplished executive leader with experience operating in complex environments where stakeholder management, influence and relationship-building are critical to success.

While previous Chief Executive experience is welcomed, we are equally interested in exceptional senior executives who are ready to take the next step into a Chief Executive position.

You will bring:

• Proven executive leadership experience in a comparably complex organisation with Local Government experience being highly valued.
• Strong experience working with boards, governance groups, elected representatives and/or senior stakeholders.
• Outstanding relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish credibility across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated success developing meaningful partnerships with iwi and a strong appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.
• Strong strategic and commercial acumen coupled with the ability to translate strategy into outcomes.
• Sound judgement and the ability to operate effectively in environments subject to public scrutiny.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to represent an organisation with credibility and influence.
• A genuine commitment to serving communities and delivering long-term regional outcomes.

Applications close at 9:00am on Monday 23 November.