Principal Advisor Strategy -Ref: 461
Full Time - Permanent
About the role
We are looking for an experienced (‘jack or jill’ of all trades) Principal Advisor who has what it takes to succeed in a dynamic and challenging role. You will be someone who is flexible, manages well with ambiguity and change, and who can lead complex projects that require a big picture view and bring a pragmatic, solutions focused approach, to support our wider range of work. As a member of the Strategy team, you will play a core role in supporting the development of the district’s strategic direction and vision, and the Council’s strategic work. This includes shaping the development of strategic models and approaches to drive and measure the success of our work, and review or development of wider strategic documents when required.
Skills and Experience
- Strengths at working collaboratively to develop, review and guide implementation of strategies and strategic frameworks with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in systems thinking at local, regional and national levels. This would include proven experience in problem solving complex issues, including negotiation and problem resolution with multiple parties.
- Sound political acumen, and the ability to operate in environments of political sensitivity, with a flexible, adaptable and pragmatic approach.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing change strategies, and cross organisation programmes of work. This would include experience at providing an evidence-based approach and effectively obtaining, organising and analysing information.
- Track record of excellent communication skills both written and verbal at all levels.
- Proven experience of effective influence, gaining the trust and confidence of others, with differing levels of experience and understanding.
- Demonstrated good level of knowledge of Tikanga Māori, awareness of Māori perspectives and of issues relevant to Māori.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise Group and team work effectively to meet deadlines.
- A relevant tertiary qualification, eg, economics, public policy, business management or resource planning.
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About us
Beautiful beaches and a short journey to or from Wellington make the Kāpiti Coast a great place to live and work. Working for the Kāpiti Coast District Council means being part of a caring, dynamic and effective customer-focused team who makes a positive difference in the community we serve. To find out more about where we are heading you can see our Long Term Plan 2024-2034 consultation document here.
The Strategy and Growth Group has some big goals for setting our organisation, and our district, up for success and we are keen to bring on board passionate people who want to make a difference for our community.
Enquiries about this position should be directed to Gina Anderson-Lister, Strategy Manager on 04 296 4700 or free phone 0800 486 486.
How to apply
The preferred candidate will be required to undergo the usual pre-employment checks, including drug and alcohol screening and criminal history. Please note you must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
*Before you apply, please ensure that you have the following documentation ready: your cover letter, CV, a copy of your work visa (if applicable) and Drivers Licence.