We are hiring a resourceful Chief Executive to join our talented team at Northland, New Zealand in Northland.
Growing your career as a Full Time Chief Executive is a terrific opportunity to develop indispensable skills.
If you are strong in cooperation, project management and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Chief Executive at Northland, New Zealand today!
Job:
Important Company is proud to partner with Horizons Regional Council to recruit their Chief Executive. As the CE, you will be vital in providing vision, strategic direction, and operational leadership for the Council.
THE ORGANISATION:
The Horizons Region extends over 22,000 square kms - from Ruapehu in the north and Horowhenua in the south, to Whanganui in the west and Tararua in the east. It is a landscape as vast and varied as the over 250,000 people who call it home. At Horizons Regional Council we work together to make our place a healthy environment where people are thriving.
THE ROLE:
To be successful in the role, the Chief Executive will:
Act as principal advisor to Council regarding policy with statutory responsibility for implementation
Provide efficient and effective leadership, management, controls and operation of all Council activities in accordance with Council policy objectives
Provide strategic leadership to ensure Council vision, goals, strategic priorities, objectives and community outcomes are achieved
Represent Horizons at a regional and national level through quality advocacy and strategic relationship management
Continue the Council's current strategic work to meet future challenges
Key Accountabilities:
Strategic planning
Governance reporting and support
Implementation of council decisions
Administration
Management of council resources
Relationship management and communication
Staff management
Health and safety due diligence
Professional development
ABOUT YOU
Our ideal applicant will have the following experience:
Proven experience in a similar role
Experience working in or with local government or within the public sector is advantageous but not essential
A relevant tertiary qualification Bachelor level as well as formal management training preferably advanced formal public policy and business administration
Proven skills and performance in senior management based on the qualities of leadership and vision
You will also have the following attributes:
Excellent communication skills verbal and written
Strong leadership and coaching skills
Evidence of strategic and lateral thinking
A high level of interpersonal skills
Honesty, integrity and commitment to work for the benefit of the organisation and promote organisational ideas and purpose
A positive approach to change by responding to changes in job demands, adapt new strategies and create a commitment to change in others
The ability to handle conflict at individual team and group levels
Have an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao M-ori
WHY WORK FOR HORIZONS At Horizons Regional Council, you can look forward to a rewarding career full of opportunities to develop along with a positive and supportive work environment. They do this through:
A strong focus on employee health, wellness and well being
A flexible family friendly work environment
Having a positive health and safety culture
Having capability development programmes that enable advancement into leadership roles, along with skill development across different functional jobs; and
A supportive and social work environment where enduring friendships and collegiality develop
To learn more about this exciting opportunity, To learn more about Horizons Regional Council,
Covid-19 Vaccination Policy
Horizons Regional Council has adopted a Covid-19 vaccination policy that requires specific roles to be carried out by fully vaccinated staff.
Confidential Policy:
Please note that shortlisted applicants for this role will be required to undergo a Confidential background check.
INTERESTED
Horizons are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to ensuring they have a diverse and inclusive workplace, so their people reflect the diversity of their region.
Benefits of working as a Chief Executive in Northland:
? Unlimited Growth Potential
? Company offers career progression opportunities
? Attractive packageCompetitive Pay
