General Manager of Arts, Culture, and Recreation, Dunedin

General Manager of Arts, Culture, and Recreation General Manager of Arts, Culture, and Recreation Platinum Recruitment is proud to partner with the Dunedin City Council(DCC) to bring to market the role of General Manager Arts, Culture andRecreation– Kaiwhakahaere Toi, Ahurea me te Mahi ā-Rēhia.TheDCC is seeking a strategic, community-focused leader to join the ExecutiveLeadership Team (ELT). This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliverstrategies that enrichŌtepoti Dunedin’s cultural and recreational landscape. About Dunedin City Council The vision of the Dunedin City Council (DCC)is to ensure that Ōtepoti Dunedin is one of the world’s great smallcities. The DCC is the local authority for the wider Ōtepoti Dunedinarea, which covers 3340 square kilometres from north of Waikouaiti to theTaieri River in the South and inland to Hyde.Ōtepoti Dunedin is one of the world's greatsmall cities, renowned for its vibrant arts scene, cultural heritage, andrecreational opportunities. DCC is committed to enhancing our community’squality of life and fostering a sustainable future. The Opportunity Reporting directly to the Chief Executive,the General Manager Arts, Culture, and Recreation leads the teams that bringour city’s cultural and recreational spaces to life, including the DunedinPublic Libraries, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, Toitū Otago Settlers Museum, LanYuan Chinese Garden, and Parks and Recreation.Working in partnership with the ChiefExecutive and Executive Leadership Team, this role provides advice to ElectedRepresentatives and champions the Council’s commitment to growing the community'seconomic, social, cultural, and environmental well-being. Key responsibilities will include: Strategic Leadership: Developing and executing long-term strategies thatalign with Ōtepoti Dunedin’s vision of being one of the world’s greatsmall cities.Operational Excellence: Leading the delivery of efficient, high-valueservices that meet the needs of ratepayers. Building Partnerships: Fostering strong collaboration with public,private, and community organisations, including mana whenua, to supportcultural and recreational initiatives. Leadership: Building strong teams that deliver great experiencesat the DCC’s cultural and recreational facilities.PositionObjectives To promote and contribute to the development of theCouncil's strategy. Actively participate in the Executive LeadershipTeam of the Council. To lead and develop a vision, strategy, and aneffective operational/business plan for the Arts, Culture, and Recreationportfolio. Drive the business strategy for the portfolio,meeting and exceeding business outcomes and targets.About You You are a visionary leader with proven experience managingcomplex business portfolios, ideally with a cultural or community focus. Youwill have a strategic mindset and be able to align operational decisions with thelong-term goals of the DCC. Maintaining effective relationships with allstakeholders will be second nature to you. Demonstrated success in developingeffective team culture, ensuring professional outcomes and accountability forall stakeholders.You will have a strong commitment to the Treaty of Waitangiprinciples and demonstrated experience ensuring employee health, safety, and well-being. What Is On Offer Five weeks of annual leave. Competitive remuneration and benefits. A collaborative and supportive environment. Up to 4% superannuation (after 6 months ofservice).Parental Leave benefits, including paidpartner’s leave. Relocation assistance. For further informationon DCC benefits, check this out How To Apply This is a unique and exciting opportunity to make a real difference, and whereyou will have the freedom to showcase your expertise and make a meaningfulimpact onthe ongoing growth and success of Ōtepoti Dunedin and the widerregion.For a confidential discussion on this exciting opportunity or to request a copyof the job description, please contact Daniel Harmes on 022 104 6814 or for a chat. Please note only those with permanent work rights within NZ will beconsidered. Platinum Recruitment are proud to be a member of Diversity Works New Zealandand believe in equal opportunities for all and we actively promote diversityand inclusion in all our recruitment processes“Do workplace inclusion welland do well because of it”#J-18808-Ljbffr