General Manager Strategy and Innovation

• Help drive the organisation forward
• Turn insight into strategy and strategy into action
• Be part of a new industry-owned future

About the Company

BCITO is New Zealand’s largest provider of building and construction apprenticeships. Industry-owned and led, BCITO has entered and begun an exciting new chapter as a Private Training Establishment dedicated to building the people who build New Zealand. With a clear purpose and programmes designed to be straightforward for learners and workable for employers, BCITO is ready to unlock its next phase of growth and opportunity.

About the Role

BCITO is seeking an exceptional General Manager Strategy & Innovation to join the Executive Leadership Team.

Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will lead the strategic engine room, shaping BCITO’s future direction and ensuring the organisation remains informed, connected, and ahead of the game.

You will translate complex information into clear strategic direction, work closely with the Board and Executive Leadership Team, and build influential relationships across industry, government, and the vocational education sector. Equally comfortable in the boardroom, on a construction site, or engaging with policymakers, you will bring a unique ability to see opportunities, navigate complexity, and deliver outcomes.

As General Manager Strategy & Innovation, you will be a key strategic adviser to the Chief Executive, Board and Executive Leadership Team, providing the insight, intelligence and strategic leadership that enables BCITO to achieve its ambitious goals

Your portfolio will include

• Strategy, planning and organisational performance
• Insights, research and intelligence
• Thought leadership, advocacy and policy engagement
• Strategic partnerships and stakeholder engagement
• Marketing, brand and communications
• Governance and Board reporting
• People leadership
• Contributing to the ELT and organisational leadership

About You

Bold, curious and credible, you will bring:

• Substantial senior leadership experience with a strong strategic mindset
• Proven experience developing and executing strategy that delivers measurable results
• Outstanding ability to turn data, research and stakeholder insights into compelling direction and action
• Strong influencing skills with the credibility to engage effectively with Boards, government agencies, industry, employers, learners and partners
• Experience leading high-performing teams across strategy, insights, engagement, marketing or related functions
• A collaborative leadership style and commitment to collective success
• A genuine interest in skills, education, workforce development and the future of New Zealand’s construction industry

If you are energised by shaping the future, influencing at a system level, and making a lasting impact on New Zealand’s workforce and economy, please apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: Sunday 2 August 2026

APPLY OR VIEW THE POSITION DESCRIPTION: www.jacksonstone.co.nz

REFERENCE: BH-11713

FURTHER ENQUIRIES: Nikki Franklin 027 287 9390