- Strategic commercial leadership
- Supporting decision making and commercial stewardship
- A newly created role, contributing to Selwyn’s community outcomes
About Selwyn District Council
Waikirikiri Selwyn has been one of the fastest growing regions in New Zealand, with rapid economic growth, supported by expanding industries and an influx of new residents and a magnet for people seeking opportunities. Waikirikiri Selwyn is a great place to live, work and raise a family. New arrivals to the district are, on average, younger than the current population and are looking for modern, affordable housing, with good amenities and services nearby. This has fuelled demand for new infrastructure.
Both the Government and the Council have responded by investing in services and facilities such as schools, parks, recreation facilities, water and wastewater systems, community and health facilities.
With a focus on continuing momentum and being future-ready Selwyn District Council is being intentional about the type of growth they nurture, with both economic growth and building a resilient community that thrives amidst change and uncertainty. Key strategic projects include economic development, local water done well, investment and divestment of property and a capital works programme that has doubled.
About the Role:
This newly created role is the key commercial strategic business partner to the Executive Director Infrastructure & Property. The role is responsible for providing accurate and timely commercial expertise and financial and non-financial governance advice to the Executive Director and Infrastructure & Property Leadership Team. The role also supports decision-making, commercial management and stewardship, measuring and driving performance and achievement to meet organisational objectives and targets.
Identifying and evaluating new business development and property opportunities is a key element of the role, along with developing strategic commercial plans to support project investments.
Skills & Experience:
As the ideal candidate you will have extensive experience leading and developing commercial teams and skills in identifying needs, developing and implementing commercial systems and processes. An expert negotiator, you will be responsible for the management of commercial assets and have experience in analysing, reviewing and critiquing contractual documentation with a working knowledge of the legal frameworks in which the contract resides.
With a proven track record of developing and maintaining relationships across a broad range of sectors at a senior level, you will influence and engage with staff, councillors and central government, iwi and rūnunga and a broad range of external stakeholders.
You will also bring:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Law, Accounting, Business
- Demonstrated ability to create a continuous improvement culture and motivating environment for staff
- A high level of comfort with ambiguity
- A strategic mindset
- High EQ
- Understanding of Reserves Act 1977 with regards to Property issues including leasing
- Broad management skills including evidence-based budget management and people leadership
- Development and delivery of business cases
- Highly motivated, achievement-oriented and innovative professional.
Also, desirable (but not essential) is a familiarity with community outcomes and community wellbeing, knowledge of climate and environmental sustainability drivers and responses and knowledge of the Resource Management Act as to subdivisions and developments. A post graduate qualification in leadership/business management/commercial studies is an advantage.