Chief Executive

The Company is seeking a Chief Executive to provide strategic leadership and guide its next chapter. Reporting to elected representatives, the Chief Executive will lead a high-performing organization and oversee the delivery of long-term priorities and outcomes for the communities it serves. Responsibilities include advising on governance and decision-making, fostering an accountable and collaborative culture, and ensuring strong organizational performance, financial stewardship, and risk management. The role also involves building trusted partnerships with iwi and other stakeholders, representing the organization in public forums, and balancing diverse interests in a complex environment. Candidates should bring proven executive leadership experience in a comparably complex organization; experience in local government is highly valued. They should have a strong record of working with boards, governance groups, elected representatives, or senior stakeholders, alongside excellent relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills. The role requires strategic and commercial acumen, sound judgment in publicly scrutinized settings, and the ability to turn strategy into measurable outcomes. Candidates should also demonstrate meaningful partnership-building with iwi, an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations, and a genuine commitment to serving communities and achieving long-term regional outcomes.