Chief Executive - Gisborne District Council

Chief Executive – Gisborne District Council 

• A position of influence shaping the role of local government for the people of Tairāwhiti 
• Work with an energised and committed governance and leadership team serving your community 
• Be part of building a strong, resilient community while enjoying a highly-desirable lifestyle 

Now, more than ever, local government is shaping the future for generations to come - societal and environmental change and transformational reforms are providing opportunities to positively impact the role of local democracy in New Zealand and for our communities. Gisborne District Council has high aspirations for their community during this time of change and rebuild.   

Gisborne District Council are searching for an empathetic leader to continue to challenge their thinking, nurture their people, complement their high-performing governance and management team, and build social and economic resilience. 

You will be highly influential with proven people and relationship skills at all levels, including empowering relationships with hapū and Iwi. You will be a critical thinker, a strategist, with an ability to turn ideas into reality. 

Being a community-minded, collaborative and empowering professional, you will value service and be truly excited about what local government can achieve. You can lead from the front as well as create opportunities for your team to take the lead. We want to know you will work hard to develop and cultivate your people, but will also know when to roll up your sleeves to support them to get a job done.   

Be part of this amazing community; perform a pivotal role in shaping Gisborne's future; and be a champion for the district by ensuring the organisation works alongside the community, builds and maintains strong working Te Tiriti o Waitangi partnerships and with local, regional and national stakeholders.  

If this sounds like you, then give Scott Necklan a call for a chat (029 924 1210). 

To apply, please email your CV to applications@lgnz.co.nz, along with a covering letter.  Applications close 5pm on the 20th of November 2023. 

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