Full time | Permanent

We have an exciting opportunity following a restructure for a proactive and innovative Group Manager to join our Executive Leadership Team.

The Group Manager Operations will be responsible for leading operations and strategy across a diverse and professionally challenging group, which includes responsibility for the efficient and effective management of the Council’s infrastructure services (roading, water supply, storm water disposal, sustainability and waste, wastewater disposal,) as well as the provision of technical policy support, advice, and customer services in relation to land use and building consents, so the growth aspirations of council and the community can be satisfied. This multi disciplined group also has responsibility for organisation wide customer services and city-wide emergency management.

This role represents an excellent opportunity for you to demonstrate and further develop your strong leadership capability by implementing good practice outcomes through a customer focussed approach to delivery of a broad range of services.

Key to your success will be your experience leading diverse work streams. You will be financially savvy, managing significant budgets with a ‘no surprises’ approach to capital and operational expenditure. A superb communicator, you will be skilled in engaging with a diverse range of stakeholder groups and individuals on a broad range of issues. You will need to demonstrate significant experience leading and aligning teams committed to superior service delivery outcomes consistent with the Upper Hutt City Council vision, plans and ideals.

This is a rewarding and professionally challenging opportunity that will appeal to highly motivated, progressive candidates with a drive for success and a real commitment to delivering great outcomes. Experience in Local Government or complex operating environments is essential.

Your contribution as a key member of the Executive Leadership will be critical to ‘whole organisation’ approaches to decision making, strategy development and implementation, as it applies to long term planning and resulting capital projects and operational programmes.

This is a unique opportunity to join Upper Hutt City Council and contribute to delivering great outcomes for the community. Upper Hutt City Council is the steward and custodian of Upper Hutt City, providing governance, infrastructure, and community services and resources, and promoting opportunity in the city for business, recreation, lifestyle, and leisure.

Working with the Upper Hutt City Council is a rewarding way to support the community, work with a great team, and develop your career. We do more than just pay you a salary, we have a range of great benefits to support you.

With 50% of the Wellington regions green space, boutique shopping, award winning Brewtown and quirky cafes all within walking distance, train station close by and free parking, Upper Hutt is a great choice for your next career move.

If you would like to be considered for this role then please apply online: www.upperhuttcity.com/careers .

All applications must include a cover letter, CV and a completed online Upper Hutt City Council application form.

Applications close 12 September 2024 .

NOTE THAT YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.