General Manager Operations

at  Gore District Council

CLOSING

24 Nov 2024, 5:00 pm
Gore District Council is one of three local authorities in Southland and we look after the Gore District, which covers an area of 1250km² and is home to about 12,400 residents. Every day, our staff deliver a wide range of services to our customers to ensure our District is a safe, comfortable, and easy place to live.

This is a rare opportunity to join the Council’s Senior Leadership Team. In this General Manager role, you’ll oversee the provision of a wide range of Council services and facilities – from arts, heritage, and aquatic facilities to regulatory functions and building control. In addition to driving high levels of responsive customer service throughout the Operations group, you’ll:

• Lead ongoing development, implementation and review of strategies relating to community and economic development
• Implement plans and processes that ensure that the Gore District is seen as an area worth investing in and is easy to do business with
• Ensure our facilities and services meet resident and visitor needs now and into the future
• Contribute to organisation wide strategy and decision making, driving a collaborative and customer centric organisational culture

You’ll have significant relevant leadership experience, including leading teams and managing large budgets. You’ll be engaging, empathetic, and innovative. You’ll understand the complexities and expectations of local government and be able to deliver high quality results within an often constrained environment.
This is a full-time position, based in Gore. Flexibility in working hours will be required as many Council meetings are held in the evening.
We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who are passionate about local government and supporting a thriving community. For more information about living in Gore, visit: Gore New Zealand
Download the job description and apply now
For more information, please contact our recruitment partner, Laura Constantine Warren of HelmHR at laura@helmhr.nz.
In accordance with the Company’s policies, the successful candidate will be required to complete/undergo a pre-employment medical test which includes drug testing

• Lead ongoing development, implementation and review of strategies relating to community and economic development
• Implement plans and processes that ensure that the Gore District is seen as an area worth investing in and is easy to do business with
• Ensure our facilities and services meet resident and visitor needs now and into the future
• Contribute to organisation wide strategy and decision making, driving a collaborative and customer centric organisational cultur