Executive Director: Strategy, Governance & Transformation

Taituarā; Canterbury; Remote; NZD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Life insurance

Career coaching and development

KiwiSaver contributions during savings

Job summary

Waikirikiri Selwyn District Council seeks an Executive Director to lead Strategy, Governance and Transformation. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will shape long-term planning, drive major transformation programmes and ensure the council operates as a connected system across strategy, performance and engagement.

You will oversee governance services, provide trusted advice to elected members, and lead communications and community engagement while honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and mana

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary portfolios in local government or related sector.
• Track record of delivering organisation-wide transformation and change.
• Strong understanding of governance, planning and reform in local government.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategic direction, long-term planning and regional planning initiatives.
• Lead transformational programmes, improving systems, processes and ways of working.
• Provide trusted governance advice to elected members and executive leadership.
• Oversee communications, engagement and performance reporting.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Governance

Transformation

Stakeholder engagement

Financial acumen

Education

Postgraduate qualification in public administration or related field

Tools

Governance tools

Job description

Waikirikiri Selwyn District Council seeks an Executive Director to lead Strategy, Governance and Transformation. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will shape long-term planning, drive major transformation programmes and ensure the council operates as a connected system across strategy, performance and engagement.

You will oversee governance services, provide trusted advice to elected members, and lead communications and community engagement while honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and mana