- Make a difference to the future of the Wellington region
- Engage with a broad range of stakeholders
- Play a key role in developing the Wellington Region’s Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan
WellingtonNZ has been charged with working with regional stakeholders to develop a new Economic Development Strategy for the Wellington Region. We’re now looking for an experienced Project Manager, with a background in strategy development and delivering meaningful outcomes.
You will be responsible for designing a project plan and robust engagement process that will allow our broad range of stakeholders to feel heard and using this information, convert into a written strategy and action plan.
We want our new strategy to be designed as a living document, one that can be referred to regularly by WellingtonNZ and our partners for guidance and inspiration. Therefore, we’re after a concise, action focused strategy document, with targeted actions to drive value for our region.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position, until December 2021 to deliver the project and initiate the beginning of activation work once the new Wellington Region Economic Development Strategy is published.
You will be responsible for:
- Understanding and synthesising the available data and literature to contribute to the strategy
- Leading the engagement process with a broad range of stakeholders including Councils, Iwi, sector groups and central government
- Developing the Economic Development strategy and action plan for the Wellington Region
- Working with an editorial team and design agency to finesse the final details, ready for publication
- Initiating the implementation of the completed strategy, to include recommendation of the best delivery model
About you
Our ideal person will be a big-picture thinker, yet can analyse and understand complex economic data sets. You will be a strong communicator with the ability to engage confidently with diverse stakeholders, and be experienced in developing strategic context from these conversations.
The experience and attributes you will bring are:
- Proven experience in strategic project management, connecting strategy to delivery
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate information clearly, both verbal and written, to a wide range of stakeholders
- Proven ability to develop and maintain highly effective professional working relationships at all levels
- An understanding of Te Ao Māori, Tikanga, Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and Iwi relationships would be beneficial.
- A background in economic development and/or strategy development is desirable, along with a passion and understanding of the Wellington region and its context
Why people love it here
As an equal opportunity employer, WellingtonNZ truly values its people and is committed to building an inclusive and collaborative culture where everyone can thrive. We also have flexible working options, a wellbeing programme, relaxed working environments that recognises and celebrates success, and encouragement to be yourself.
Our WellingtonNZ core values that are important to us, and guide our team members’ behaviour, are:
- Doing it together
- Dare to be different
- Show the passion
- Find the fun
- Focus on the customer
If this sounds like you and you want to be part of a diverse organisation all about making the Wellington region wildly famous, then click here to apply with your CV and cover letter.
Applications close at 5pm, Wednesday 02 June and we’ll be in touch soon after the closing date with an update on your application. For more information on this exciting opportunity, please email [email protected], or click to view the job description.
Please note that only applicants with the current right to live and work in NZ will be considered.
