Regional Connectivity Manager

• Provide leadership, professional development and direction to a dedicated team.
• Foster multi-agency collaboration to deliver on shared outcomes.
• Lead the implementation of regional strategic plans and initiatives.

Competitive salary + vehicle + professional development

At Everest, we are all about people. We work with our clients and candidates to build great relationships so we can match the right person to the right role.

Here’s our latest opportunity!

About the organisation

Sport Waikato is at an exciting stage in its history as it looks to accelerate towards its next horizon. Guided by “Moving Waikato” - its strategy to grow participation in play, active recreation, and sport in the Waikato region - its vision is to have “Everyone out there, active”, reaching all communities from the Coromandel to Turangi, Waihi to Kawhia and everywhere in between.

Passionate, knowledgeable, and innovative in its thought leadership, it is motivated by its vision and a desire to see communities benefit from being active. With a keen eye on the changing dynamics of society, lifestyle and demand, it strives to stay ahead of the curve creating a positive future for generations to come.

Mahia te mahi hei painga moo te iwi. Doing the work for the betterment of the people.

About the opportunity

Reporting to the GM, Regional Leadership, you will play a critical role in leading a team of dedicated Connectivity Coordinators, activating Sport Waikato’s strategic plan and implementing initiatives across the region. You will;

• Provide leadership and strategic direction, ensuring a planned, coordinated and systematic delivery of key outcomes across the stakeholder group.
• Motivate, inspire and uplift capability within the team, creating a positive, high performing culture of inclusion, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Drive strategic projects and initiatives, actively engaging and collaborating with others to achieve meaningful and sustainable outcomes.
• Regularly monitor, review and ensure activity plans remain current and effective, identifying risks and elevating concerns.
• Develop and nurture relationships across regional councils, government agencies, iwi and hapu, community groups, schools and sports clubs, creating a shared vision for success.
• Hold the Hamilton City Council Regional Connectivity Coordinator portfolio as a strategically important player in the region.

Skills and experience

Our ideal candidate will bring:

• Passion and a natural leadership style, creating a positive workplace culture by promoting the values of the organisation.
• Curiosity, innovation and creativity in the development and implementation of operational plans that deliver success.
• A focus on emerging tools and technologies, leveraging data insights to shape decision making.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and engagement skills with the ability to build new relationships and partnerships within the community.
• Finely honed influencing and advocacy skills, presenting a positive and professional image at all levels.
• A Te Ao Maaori perspective and a background in education, local government or the sport and recreation sector will be a bonus.

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working.
• Employee centric wellbeing offering
• Professional development available for all employees.
• Culture capability (Maaori) personal development.
• EAP services.
• Whaanau first philosophy including access to discretionary leave for life "curve balls".

Keen to make a difference? Apply now!

For a confidential chat please call Recruitment Partner, Helen Dale on 027 267 9725.