Senior Manager – Operations

Moving Kaikōura Forward - Small Council, Big Opportunity A leader with a heart for the community Live and work in a beautiful part of NZ – no commute, a beach walk at lunchtime! Are you looking for a sea-change in 2025? Are you tired of long commutes? We offer a place to work in a spectacular location nestled between the mountains and the sea. Leave behind the hassles of city-life and enjoy the outdoors on your doorstep with fabulous scenery, fishing, diving, cycling, walking, and beaches. Come and join the senior leadership team at Kaikōura District Council. About the Organisation: Kaikōura District Council covers a diverse district where great things happen. Unlike larger councils, we don't have a huge team. So, when you work for us, you won't be placed in a specialist niche where every day is more or less the same. Our District is evolving and growing. With varied development projects and challenges, we require a more flexible approach to working. We build teams that make the most of employee talents and play to our collective strengths to get the job done. About The Role: As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, and reporting to the CEO, the Senior Manager – Operations leads a team of 23 people, including Building Control, Operations Delivery, and Regulatory Services. You will provide strategic direction, lead and foster a positive and innovative culture for Operations, ensuring management and delivery of services is service-centric and customer-focused, efficiently run, represents value for money for residents and the ratepayer, and meets the needs of the community. This role is key to Council achieving the Long-Term Plan and strategic priorities. About the Person: Successful candidates will have demonstrated people leadership experience at the executive level and a background in engineering or project management, ideally in horizontal infrastructure, or in management. You will have: 10+ years’ senior leadership/executive experience. Proven ability to implement modern and effective infrastructure functions. Experience in managing large teams and sizable budgets. Significant experience in the successful delivery of large, complex infrastructure projects. A proven track record in engineering, asset management, or project/programme management. Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Proven track record of developing and maintaining relationships across a broad range of stakeholders. Significant experience leading and managing people. Experience in creating a culture of collaboration and performance. Drive, energy, and a positive “can do” attitude. Business and political acumen with a successful track record of sound decision-making. Experience within local government, or a similarly complex operating environment is essential. To apply by email, please attach your cover letter and CV and send to cvchc@sheffield.co.nz quoting 8893lgj. Applications close on 19 January 2025. For more information please phone Andrea Bankier on +64 274 478 102.

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