Business and Planning Lead

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 focused on making Hamilton a more attractive and liveable city, and this role will be responsible for leadership and continuous improvement across the two Units.

As a Business and Planning Lead 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.

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
• Coordinate deliverables for the operations during the implementation of the annual and long-term plan
• 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

Learn more about the role by clicking here to view a copy of the position description!

ABOUT YOU:

• Tertiary qualification in Business or Accounting preferred
• 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.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

• Free Medical Insurance for you and discounted policies for your family members (NZ Residents only)
• A paid community day each year to volunteer at your favourite charity organisation
• A paid wellbeing day each year to make sure you are looking after yourself
• Free annual flu vaccinations and Health Checks
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible working, to allow some flexibility to work from home.

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 by clicking 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.