Strategic Advisor — City Transformation & Impact (Flexible)

Hutt City Council; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Flexible working

Friendly team

Job summary

Hutt City Council in Lower Hutt invites applications for a Senior Advisor in the Transformation Directorate. This fixed term full-time role supports the Council’s Target Operating Model and strategic objectives, delivering high-quality advice and project leadership.

You'll work closely with the Director of Transformation, elected members and external partners, preparing concise business cases, options and briefings, and representing the Directorate in senior forums.

Qualifications

• Experience operating at a senior level in politically sensitive or complex environments.
• Strong political judgement, discretion and the confidence to work with senior leaders and elected members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced strategic thinking with ability to identify risks and opportunities.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across teams and partners.
• Experience in or with local government or public-sector environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide trusted advice to the Director of Transformation on high-priority, politically sensitive matters.
• Lead and deliver key projects and work that support the Transformation work programme and Council’s objectives.
• Synthesize information from across Council to develop practical recommendations and options.
• Support effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare clear, well-crafted reports, briefings and presenting materials for senior audiences.
• Represent the Transformation Directorate in senior-level forums and working groups.
• Identify risks and opportunities and escalate matters to keep work on track.

Skills

Senior-level experience

Political judgement

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Written communication

Stakeholder relations

Job description

Hutt City Council in Lower Hutt invites applications for a Senior Advisor in the Transformation Directorate. This fixed term full-time role supports the Council’s Target Operating Model and strategic objectives, delivering high-quality advice and project leadership.

You'll work closely with the Director of Transformation, elected members and external partners, preparing concise business cases, options and briefings, and representing the Directorate in senior forums.