Christchurch City Council Looking for Digital Solutions Business Partner at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Full Time

The Digital Unit’s primary function is to enable better experiences and outcomes for the citizens, staff, elected members, and organisations that interact with Council.

The role of Digital Solutions Business Partner joins a team responsible for providing expert evaluation of new solutions and ensuring our technology solutions are aligned with the digital strategy and are providing value to the customers helping them achieve their business objectives.

This is a busy role, one that daily will see you providing best practice advice and proactive business insight on key business initiatives, being the key liaison with the business to understand their needs, offer solutions and lead and instil a culture of customer-focused thinking and operating within the team.

We’re ideally looking for a suitably qualified person with experience in the IT industry, with experience in a customer or client-facing role, along with knowledge and practical experience of best practices in all Digital functions, policy, and practice. Experience with consultation and managing partnerships (ideally as a relationship manager) along with experience in facilitation and supporting change programmes would also be advantageous.

If you are someone with a strong citizen and customer focus, who is excited by the opportunity to be part of something new, apply today.

To view the position description please click on the link at the foot of the page

You Will Also Benefit From

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors.

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements – WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration – exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits – a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one’s skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

Feel like you don’t meet every single requirement of the job description?

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

Additional Information

Hours of work – Fulltime Permanent Position

Location – This position is primarily based at 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch

Salary –Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.