MANAGER - SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC SCIENCE

• Lead the development of projects to explore how emerging economic thought can be applied to complex challenges and opportunities.

• Actively seek out social and economic trends and translate these into guiding the priorities of the organization.

• Ensure that the team delivers on a multi-disciplinary work programme covering insights, analysis, environmental economics, social science evaluation techniques, and engagement.

• Provide technical support across the organisation to ensure economic and social science perspectives are embedded in key priority projects.

• Develop collaborative projects where the skills of the team can be optimised.

• Facilitate the delivery of regional social and economic insights to elected members to strengthen, support, and advocate for the ongoing sustainability of Waikato communities.

• You will be part of the Senior Leadership Team of the Science, Policy and Information Directorate, having the responsibility of leading our 7 strong team of Social Scientists and Economists and maintaining a constructive team culture.

• Applied knowledge and understanding of economics or social science, or other related discipline.

• Curiosity for emerging trends and futures thinking

• Developed strategic and tactical thinking skills.

• Knowledge of, and comfort in, working in Te Ao Maori

• Proven success at building relationships and resolving issues with internal and external stakeholders.

• Sound project management skills with proven delivery against budgets and timelines

• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.

• Broad general management skills including people leadership, business acumen and positive business achievements and financial management.

• Ability to manage and deliver in an environment that could be high pressure and rapidly changing.

• Minimum bachelor’s degree qualification in resource management, social science, economics, or a related field.

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a relevant senior advisory or managerial role.

• Full Drivers Licence

• Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and this role will close on 17 September.

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Waikato Regional Council