Executive Strategy Advisor — Public Sector, 18‑Month

Rotorua Lakes Council; Rotorua; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotorua Lakes Council is seeking an experienced Principal Adviser on a fixed-term basis for 18 months to support the Executive Leadership Team. The role focuses on strategic decision-making, improving processes, and delivering high-quality advice, reports, and papers that inform council decisions.

You will work across the organisation, championing innovative, smarter ways of working with digital tools and AI, coaching others, and building capability in decision frameworks and templates.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing advice and briefing materials for senior decision-makers in a complex, possibly political environment.
• Evidence of clear written and verbal communication tailored for executives.
• Ability to translate complex information into concise, actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategic decision-making across the organisation and improve business processes.
• Elevate the quality of advice, reports, presentations and Council papers.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive advisory

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Digital tools

Microsoft 365

AI awareness

Tools

Microsoft 365

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Rotorua Lakes Council is seeking an experienced Principal Adviser on a fixed-term basis for 18 months to support the Executive Leadership Team. The role focuses on strategic decision-making, improving processes, and delivering high-quality advice, reports, and papers that inform council decisions.

You will work across the organisation, championing innovative, smarter ways of working with digital tools and AI, coaching others, and building capability in decision frameworks and templates.