At Opotiki District Council operations are on a scale where a supportive and competent team environment allows creativity and innovation. Professional development and achievement is important and positions are often multidisciplinary or comprise both strategic and operational activity.
The Opotiki District Council acknowledges the benefit to employees, Council and its customers that result from equal opportunity in employment of new personnel.
Council is committed to the principles of equal opportunity in recruitment, employment, training and promotion of its employees.
· To promote people on the basis of merit and/or skill, ability and qualifications.
· To ensure criteria for recruitment relate to the skills and experience necessary for the job.
Job Vacancies
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
An opportunity to lead a small and strong team forward to capitalise on strategic opportunities has arisen in the beautiful Eastern Bay of Plenty. The position of Chief Executive Officer with Opotiki District Council has become available and elected members and staff, are looking for someone who has an advanced knowledge of current local government, sound commercial and political acumen, demonstrated abilities to lead and extract potential from staff and to forge vital and purposeful relationships with stakeholders.
Within this role is the chance to really make a difference as Opotiki is well positioned to take advantage of coastal development and aquaculture opportunities. As Chief Executive Officer you will be in a position to ensure that advancements within the district are well led, coordinated and reflect the diverse needs of a bi-cultural community.
Key responsibilities are those expected of any Chief Executive Officer role but operations are on a scale where a supportive and competent team environment allows creativity and innovation which will lead to your own professional development and achievement.
Opotiki District extends along a stunningly beautiful east coast of the Bay of Plenty, from Ohiwa Harbour to Cape Runaway. The district has an abundance of unspoilt natural features, landscapes and areas of native growth. There are excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation and leisure activities.
If you welcome the challenge of developing a strong, vibrant and cohesive community please request an information pack or forward your application to: The Corporate Services Manager, Opotiki District Council, PO Box 44, 108 St John Street, Opotiki 3162, phone Donna Adlam 07 315 3030, or e-mail donnaa@odc.govt.nz.
The Opotiki District Council is committed to an Equal Employment Opportunities policy.
Applications close on 19 February, 2010.
Interviews and selection will take place from 28 February to 6 March 2010.
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To view an information pack click here
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