Pou Tūraru me te Kounga Pākihi | Business Excellence and Risk Manager

Thank you for your interest in this position. We have received your application from Indeed, so the first step of your application is complete. To finish your application we will email you further details. A rare opportunity to build a new function andlead meaningful change. Matamata-Piako District Council is establishing a newBusiness Excellence and Risk Team to help drive organisational performance,strengthen decision-making, improve resilience, and create smarter ways ofworking. We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinkingleader to build and lead this new function. This is a rare opportunity to create something new,influence organisation-wide outcomes, and lead a diverse team of specialists. About the role Reporting to the Group Manager People and Performance,you'll lead enterprise risk management, assurance, business resilience, andCouncil's insurance programme, while providing strategic leadership fororganisational performance and improvement. You’ll lead and grow a capable, high performing multidisciplinaryteam spanning procurement, legal counsel, organisational performance andimprovement, business support services, fleet, property, and business processmanagement. About you You’ll be a strategic and influential leader who enjoyssolving complex organisational challenges and delivering change across a broadrange of functions. You’ll bring: Seniorleadership experience in enterprise risk, business excellence,organisational performance or a related field Atrack record of leading organisation-wide improvement and change Experienceworking with executives or governance groups Strongpeople leadership and capability-building skills Excellentinfluencing and stakeholder management skills Theability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery Most importantly, you’ll be motivated by the opportunity to build a newfunction, grow a high-performing team, and leave a lasting impact across theorganisation. This is an opportunity to: Establishand lead a brand-new strategic function Buildand grow a diverse team of specialists Leadenterprise risk, resilience, assurance, and insurance across Council Influenceorganisation-wide strategy and decision-making If you’re looking for a role where you can create a significantimpact, we’d love to hear from you. Why Matamata-Piako? Enjoy the best of both worlds —meaningful work with plentyof variety and an exceptional lifestyle. Our district offers a welcomingcommunity, shorter commutes, affordable living, and easy access to Hamilton,Tauranga and Auckland. Most importantly, you’ll join a Council where our valuesare simple: We do it right, we do it better, and we do it together. Applicationsclose midday Friday, 4 September 2026. Closing Date: Applications close midday Friday, 4 September 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr