Group Manager Corporate Services

Baker Tilly Staples Rodway; Hastings; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly Staples Rodway seeks a Group Manager for Corporate Services at the Hawke's Bay Regional Council, overseeing Finance, HR, and IT. This senior role demands strong leadership, a focus on strategic goals, and a commitment to community well-being. The successful candidate will inspire teams and drive organizational change while ensuring compliance and risk management.

Benefits

Limited income protection

Life insurance

Well-being initiatives

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Experience managing successful change programmes.
• Ability to inspire and build a positive team culture.
• Awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Tikanga Māori.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead strategic direction for Corporate Services division.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and manage multiple portfolios.
• Guide teams to improve operations and deliver quality service.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Chartered Accounting qualification

Job description

Te Whakapakari Tahi I Tō tātau Taiao – Enhancing our environment together.

Our vision is a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community.

At Hawke’s Bay Regional Council (“HBRC”) our purpose is to work with our community to protect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air, coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity. Our organisation is diverse and our work is varied. Our structure comprises of six key business units; Corporate Services, Integrated Catchment Management, Asset Management, Māori Partnerships and Engagement, Policy & Regulation, and the Executive Advisory Group which also consists of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management.

About the Opportunity:

Our Corporate Services team plays a vital role behind the scenes that enables HBRC to deliver high quality services to our community. We are looking for a talented and inspiring leader to take on the role of Group Manager Corporate Services, a key position responsible for shaping and leading the strategic direction and people of our Corporate Services division. This division incorporates Finance, Information Technology, Corporate Support, Legal, Risk and Health and Safety, Procurement and Human Resources.

As a senior member of the ELT and reporting to the Chief Executive, the Group Manager Corporate Services will work collaboratively across HBRC, and with key external stakeholders with our communities and including key Crown Funding Agencies. Additionally, this role serves as the overall sponsor of the Corporate Plan, a key component of the Long Term Plan, which encompasses a substantial capital budget.

This is an exciting time for HBRC, as we remain committed to supporting our ratepayers through thoughtful, efficient processes that enhance the value of our operations. You’ll have the opportunity to guide teams in shaping improvements that lead to meaningful outcomes.

About you:

You will be a person of mana and integrity who is able to inspire and build a positive team culture to deliver a first-class service to the Council.

Ideally you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• Strong leadership skills and experience effectively managing staff
• Significant experience in the finance and treasury portfolios, including senior finance leadership positions, preferably holding a Chartered Accounting qualification.
• Experience and understanding of key risk management and compliance (specifically Health and Safety) obligations and best practice.
• Proven track record of implementing and delivering significant organisation wide change programmes
• Success in leading, motivating and coaching individuals and a team
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to assimilate large amounts of information and ascertain what matters strategically
• Demonstrated awareness of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and including Te Reo Māori in relevant and practical ways in interaction and engagement to demonstrate respect and value of Tikanga Māori in appropriate settings

The position offers a competitive remuneration package, including benefits such as limited income protection and life insurance and other well-being initiatives. HBRC also has a strong commitment to developing and upskilling people within a flexible and supportive working environment, including working from home. HBRC will also provide relocation assistance to any candidates relocating to Hawke’s Bay for the position.

For a confidential initial discussion about this opportunity please contact Adam Caccioppoli at Baker Tilly Staples Rodway, who are supporting HBRC with this recruitment. ([e-mail])

All applicants must have existing rights to work in New Zealand.

Applications close Tuesday 10^th June 2025.

Please note that due to the competitive talent market at present, Hawke’s Bay Regional Council will be contacting and interviewing candidates throughout the advertising period so please do apply immediately.