Hamilton City Council Looking for Business and Planning Lead at Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Full Time

We are looking for a Business and Planning Lead to join our Regulatory Services Unit and City Safe and Resilience Unit within our Customer and Community Group. We are focussed on making Hamilton a more attractive and Liveable city, and this role will be responsible for leadership and continuous improvement across the two Units.

Job Description

He angituutanga: The opportunity

Reporting to the Group Business Manager, you will provide high level advice and support across a range of functions and deliverables.

This type of role doesn’t come up often and provides a unique opportunity for someone to make a significant contribution not only to the organisation but also contribute to the future of Hamilton.

This is a one year fixed term position to cover maternity leave.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Provide leadership and support to your team
• Optimise the performance and productivity of the administration team
• Actively support and develop positive and constructive relationships within the Regulatory Services Unit and City Safe and Resilience Unit and wider Group, Council staff and other key stakeholders
• Liaise with various business units across council to ensure the effective delivery of organisational business priorities
• Provide proactive financial support to the Unit Managers to build financial acumen, understand monthly variances and ensure forecasts are updated
• Lead the development and implementation of the Annual and Long Term Plan on behalf of the Units
• Prepare Council Papers and ad hoc reports as required
• Lead Business improvement and transformation initiatives across the Units.
• Develop and improve systems and processes, across the Units with an emphasis on simplification

Qualifications

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• Chartered accountant or relevanttertiary qualification in Business or Accounting
• Experience with systems or implementation as you will be supporting some key digital projects
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with an emphasis on strategic business decision making
• An understanding and commitment to the principals of Te Tiriti O Waitangi
• Proven Leadership experience
• Well developed communication skills including report writing capability.

Additional Information

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?

Circa$115,000 dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer

• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now!

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Applications close on the:26/03/2025

Note: We will be shortlistingas we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants byclicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.