Executive Manager – Delivery

JacksonStone; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

South Waikato District Council seeks an Executive Manager to head the Delivery portfolio. Reporting to the Chief Executive, the EM will lead customer services, local community services, green spaces, roading, property and facility management, and major infrastructure projects.

The role requires senior leadership experience, strategic thinking, and a strong operations focus. This is a dynamic opportunity to influence growth and service delivery in the district, balancing community needs with

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating at a senior leadership level.
• Strong focus on operations, service delivery and commercial awareness.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and drive strategic outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee customer services, local community services, green space development and management, roading, property and facility maintenance and management.
• Lead major project delivery including development and renewal of critical infrastructure.
• Engage with, support and promote commercial activities within the district.
• Provide strategic leadership, decision-making and political awareness.

Skills

Senior leadership

Strategic thinking

Operations focus

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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• Stunning, central district with great lifestyle options
• A district experiencing growth and development

South Waikato is a stunning district with fantastic lifestyle options. Its central location offers proximity to ski slopes and the coast and is a drive away from urban centres including Taupo, Rotorua and Hamilton. It offers abundant Waikato River trails, with the national mountain bike park at Tokoroa, along with vibrant arts and culture, sports and events facilities, and excellent schools and health services.

South Waikato District Council is seeking to appoint an Executive Manager to head Council’s largest portfolio – Delivery. Reporting to the CE, the EM will oversee the likes of customer services, local community services, green space development and management, roading, property and facility maintenance and management, along with major project delivery including the development and renewal of critical infrastructure. There will be a focus on engaging with, supporting and promoting commercial activities in the district. This is a Council that is not risk averse and aims to support the community with opportunities and managed growth.

To be considered for this position, you must have proven experience of operating at a senior leadership level and be a capable people leader. You will be strategic thinking but have a strong focus on operations, service delivery and be commercially savvy. You must have a strong interest in providing outstanding services to a community, be an excellent decision-maker and be politically aware.

This is an opportunity to be part of a great team and to contribute to this vibrant district.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Monday 31 Aug 2026

REFERENCE: BH-11768