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Canterbury, New Zealand

Canterbury, New Zealand

Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand

Responsible for project management, leadership and delivery of Councils corporate planning functions. Overseeing the Policy & Corporate Planning Team responsible for development, review and management of Council's policies, bylaws and section 17.A reviews. The team are also responsible for analysing and providing advice on new and reviewed central government and regional legislation and policy directions, including the leadership and coordination of associated submissions.

Rangiora, Canterbury, New Zealand

Providing high-quality strategic analysis, advice and information on policy, planning policy and monitoring matters relating to goals, strategies and policies to councillors, managers and other stakeholders across the organisation in order to promote the social, environmental, economic and cultural wellbeing of the Waimakariri community. Effectively engaging with the Waimakariri communities on matters affecting policy, strategy and plan development and significant decisions, applying corporate best practice in considering and responding to the communities’ needs. Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with elected members, other departments within the Council, external stakeholders and partners on policy and strategy matters, ensuring effective communication and cooperation. Undertaking both quantitative and qualitative, primary and secondary research in order to promote and expand the evidential base of information for policy decision making and satisfy the Council’s monitoring functions.

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Based in the Community Planning and Projects Team, to provide advice and support services to local Community Boards, influencing decisions and plans that shape the local community. Foster collaboration across sectors and communities, empowering citizens and ensuring their participation remains at the heart of local decision-making.Focused on providing operational policy advice related to community development and supporting the implementation of Council's Strengthening Communities Together Strategy. Lead specific projects as well as planning, monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder management to evaluate impact and achieve outcomes.

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Christchurch, New Zealand

Working in the Capital Delivery Community Unit delivery the following projects:- Diamond Harbour Wharf upgrade- Christchurch Spatial Plan- Strengthening Communities Strategy refresh- Community Facilities Network Plan

Manage the support functions of fourteen primary schools and three stand alone nurseries to ensure a high quality support service, strategic planning and accountability in the context of statutory, council and school policy. Manage and monitor the decentralised school budgets of these schools, in conjunction with the schools’ management teams.

Bell Baxter High School, Cupar

Responsible for the delivery of support provided to teachers and pupils for effective learning and teaching across the school.Lead and manage team (14 staff – 11.5 FTE) Oversee the support provided for all school activities ensuring the support adapts to meet the changing needs of the curriculum.Develop the support service provided through the use of Contribution Management linked to a Team Improvement Plan, regular team meetings and workload planning.Member of the School Management Team.Involved in many aspects of school life including monitoring and tracking, assessment and reporting, pupil attendance and pupil achievement.School statistician providing benchmarking data and predicting annual SQA performance for overallschool, faculty, subject and individual pupils.

Bell Baxter High School, Cupar

Manage, lead and co-ordinate support staff to ensure a safe, secure and inclusive environment at school that helps build pupil confidence and enhances their ability to learn.Determine, implement, co-ordinate and monitor improvement strategies for all our pupils in the following areas:- Attendance- Late coming- Behaviour- Peer relationships- Homework- Dress Code- Community engagement and participationChair Support For Learning and Multi-Agency Liaison Group meetings.Liaise closely with PTs Pupil Support and external partners.Develop links with parents and parent groups.Member of the School Management Team.

Bell Baxter High School, Cupar

Lead and manage administration team (15 staff – 14.2 FTE)Provide effective and efficient administration to support the learning and teaching in school.Provide support to Head Teacher and Business Manager.Human Resources support including recruitment, identity checks, contract changes, monitoring temporary contracts and induction for all new staff.SQA Administration including examination diet requirements and all SQA returns.Monitor administration of school finances to ensure all Council procedures are adhered, budget holder and member of the school finance committee.Organise school events including annual awards ceremony, concerts, dances and information evenings.General contact for school including FOI requests, complaints and information.Maintain links with Former Pupils Association and Parent Council.

Master Of Policy And Governance, Distinction

Certified Associate Of Project Management (Capm), Project Management

Prince2 Practitioner Level, Project Management

Prince2 - Foundation Level

Bachelor'S Degree, Business Management And Project Management

Chartered Institute Of Marketing Postgraduate Diploma In Marketing

Post Graduate Diploma In Marketing

Postgraduate Diploma In Management