IS Leader: Shape Digital Solutions & Service Excellence

Recruitmenthub; Manawatū-Whanganui; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Whanganui District Council is seeking an experienced IS Manager to lead the Information Services team, oversee enterprise applications, information and records management, digitisation and business improvements. The role focuses on delivering practical digital solutions aligned with Council priorities.

The successful candidate will manage projects end-to-end, improve information governance, and ensure services meet staff and customer needs while collaborating with managers, vendors and ICT

Qualifications

• Experience leading an Information Services or similar function.
• Proven ability to manage enterprise applications and projects.
• Strong governance, data integrity and records management knowledge.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and collaborative leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership of the Information Services team.
• Oversee application portfolios, information governance and projects.
• Translate business needs into practical, sustainable digital solutions.
• Engage with managers, vendors and ICT colleagues to ensure reliable systems.

Skills

People leadership

Stakeholder engagement

ICT leadership

Project lifecycle management

Digital solutions translation

Relationship building

Tools

Enterprise applications

Records management systems

Job description

Whanganui District Council is seeking an experienced IS Manager to lead the Information Services team, oversee enterprise applications, information and records management, digitisation and business improvements. The role focuses on delivering practical digital solutions aligned with Council priorities.

The successful candidate will manage projects end-to-end, improve information governance, and ensure services meet staff and customer needs while collaborating with managers, vendors and ICT