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- Contribute to economic development strategies and plans that support Lower Hutt’s long-term economic wellbeing.- Guide and support the integration of AI technologies within the Council. - Prepare project plans and coordinate/manage projects with internal and external stakeholders. - Develop opportunities for engagement and communication activities between the Council and local businesses.- Support businesses in navigating and understanding Council processes and provide… Show more - Contribute to economic development strategies and plans that support Lower Hutt’s long-term economic wellbeing.- Guide and support the integration of AI technologies within the Council. - Prepare project plans and coordinate/manage projects with internal and external stakeholders. - Develop opportunities for engagement and communication activities between the Council and local businesses.- Support businesses in navigating and understanding Council processes and provide guidance for new business opportunities in the city.- Analyse and present economic insights to assist in decision-making and develop a reporting framework for economic development activities.- Foster a positive customer experience and build customer loyalty and satisfaction.- Champion new and innovative ways of thinking and identify improvements to existing systems and procedures. Show less

- Coordinated large-scale leadership development, ensuring the successful delivery of three senior leadership development programmes.- Utilise data and insights to support continuous improvement and ongoing evaluation.- Managed relationships with Tier 2-4 cross-agency leaders.- Planned and executed communication strategies for a broad audience, including public service agencies, senior leaders from various sectors, and heads of HR and OD.- Supported and collaborated on… Show more - Coordinated large-scale leadership development, ensuring the successful delivery of three senior leadership development programmes.- Utilise data and insights to support continuous improvement and ongoing evaluation.- Managed relationships with Tier 2-4 cross-agency leaders.- Planned and executed communication strategies for a broad audience, including public service agencies, senior leaders from various sectors, and heads of HR and OD.- Supported and collaborated on continuous improvement initiatives, sharing knowledge across the team to align with broader Commission goals.- Supported broader development initiatives to grow the future leadership pipeline. Show less

New Zealand

- Partner with women to design, develop, and deliver bespoke coaching programs.- Build genuine relationships through community engagement and exceptional customer care.- Curate brand identity and marketing strategies to effectively reach target audiences.- Successfully built a client base of over 50 women across New Zealand, Australia, and the USA.- Host and facilitate virtual group and individual workshops and events.- Monitor and evaluate programs for continuous… Show more - Partner with women to design, develop, and deliver bespoke coaching programs.- Build genuine relationships through community engagement and exceptional customer care.- Curate brand identity and marketing strategies to effectively reach target audiences.- Successfully built a client base of over 50 women across New Zealand, Australia, and the USA.- Host and facilitate virtual group and individual workshops and events.- Monitor and evaluate programs for continuous improvement. Show less

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Wellington, New Zealand