Information Team Leader

Information Team Leader | Te Manukura o te Kete Mātauranga At Hauraki District Council, we're passionate about creating thriving communities and caring for the unique environment that makes our district special. We're looking for an enthusiastic and collaborative leader who can bring energy, positivity, and a people-first approach to leading our Information Team. If you enjoy developing people, building strong relationships, and creating an environment where teams thrive while delivering great outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. Mō te tūranga | About the role This is more than an information management role—it's an opportunity to lead a capable team, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and help shape how Council manages one of its most valuable assets: information. You'll lead by example, empower your team to succeed, and work collaboratively across Council to ensure our information is managed safely, accurately, and in line with legislative requirements. Your Responsibilities Will Include Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing Information Team. Creating a positive, collaborative team culture. Supporting continuous improvement and embracing opportunities for innovation. Overseeing information governance, records management and compliance. Building strong relationships across Council to deliver excellent internal service. Tō Kōrero | About You You're an approachable and engaging leader who enjoys bringing people together and helping others succeed. You communicate openly, build trust quickly, and lead with authenticity, positivity and accountability. You'll Bring Proven experience successfully leading, motivating and developing teams. A collaborative leadership style and the ability to build strong working relationships. Energy, initiative and a genuine passion for continuous improvement. The confidence to lead change and identify opportunities to improve systems and processes. Sound knowledge of information or records management, or the ability to quickly develop expertise in this area. A commitment to excellent customer service and delivering positive outcomes. A Full New Zealand Driver Licence. He aha te hono mai ki a mātou? | Why Join Us? At Hauraki District Council, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace. What You'll Enjoy Ongoing learning and professional development. A collaborative, supportive and values-driven workplace. The opportunity to influence positive change across the organisation. The chance to lead a dedicated team that genuinely makes a difference. The lifestyle benefits of living and working in the beautiful Hauraki District. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. At Hauraki District Council, we embrace the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and are committed to building meaningful relationships with tangata whenua while creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to contribute. For this role you will require the current right to work in NZ If you have previously applied for this role, there is no need to reapply, as your application is already under consideration. #J-18808-Ljbffr