" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eCorporate Planning and Reporting Manager\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20857\"\u003e Government / Local Government \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20858\"\u003e Local Government \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20859\"\u003e Wellington \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20860\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 1/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eInfluence senior leaders and drive organisation-wide outcomes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHybrid working on offer\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLocal council experience required\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e This is an opportunity to take ownership of a highly visible corporate planning and reporting function, working across an organisation to connect strategy, planning, performance and accountability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We are looking for an experienced corporate planning and reporting professional who can lead complex organisation-wide planning cycles, bring together financial and non-financial information, and turn strategy and performance data into clear, meaningful information for senior leaders, elected members and the community.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Reporting to the Principal Advisor Corporate Services, you will establish and lead a dedicated Corporate Planning and Reporting team and take responsibility for the delivery of key strategic and statutory planning documents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A major focus will be leading the organisation-wide development and delivery of the Long-term Plan, Annual Plan and Annual Report, alongside strengthening performance reporting and the wider planning framework.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You will work closely with senior leadership, Finance, activity managers, elected members and teams across the organisation to ensure planning and reporting is coordinated, accurate and focused on the outcomes that matter.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou will also play a key role in coordinating the external audit process for the Long-term Plan and Annual Report, ensuring information is complete, accurate and delivered within statutory timeframes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour responsibilities will include:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeading the development and delivery of the Long-term Plan, Annual Plan and Annual Report\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDriving continuous improvement across strategic planning, performance monitoring and reporting\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCoordinating complex organisation-wide planning programmes, timelines and deliverables\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking closely with Finance to integrate financial and non-financial planning and reporting\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeading the coordination of external audits for the Long-term Plan and Annual Report\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrengthening performance measures, targets, monitoring and reporting\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProviding clear, practical advice to senior leaders and elected members\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePreparing material for briefings, workshops, committees and Council decisions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelping leaders understand organisational results, trends, risks and areas requiring attention\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImproving systems and processes that support planning and performance management\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLeading and developing the Corporate Planning and Reporting function\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuilding strong relationships across Council, with t\u0026#257;ngata whenua, auditors, government agencies and other external stakeholders.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat we\u0027re looking for\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e We are looking for someone with significant experience and professional expertise in corporate planning and reporting, ideally supported by a relevant tertiary qualification.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou must have experince working within a local government environment.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You\u0027ll bring strong project and programme management capability, with experience coordinating complex work across multiple stakeholders and delivering high-quality outcomes against demanding deadlines.\u003cbr\u003e Ideally, you\u0027ll also bring:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with Long-term Plans, Annual Plans, Annual Reports or comparable statutory/corporate planning processes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong knowledge of local government processes and relevant legislation\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with statutory compliance and external audit processes\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong performance monitoring and reporting capability\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent analytical, research and problem-solving skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible advice and reporting\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfidence working with senior executives, elected members and other influential stakeholders\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong political awareness, discretion and judgement\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience translating strategic and community outcomes into practical plans, measures and actions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn understanding of tikanga M\u0026#257;ori and M\u0026#257;ori perspectives, with the ability to build effective relationships with t\u0026#257;ngata whenua.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e You\u0027ll be someone who can see the big picture while still managing the detail. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou\u0027ll be comfortable bringing structure to complex programmes of work, challenging and improving existing approaches, and working collaboratively across organisational boundaries.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this role?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is more than a reporting role. It is an opportunity to influence how an organisation plans, measures performance and demonstrates delivery against its strategic priorities.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eYou\u0027ll have exposure across the organisation and work closely with senior decision-makers, while helping build a strong and integrated corporate planning and performance function.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you have a strong background in local government corporate planning, strategic planning, performance reporting or statutory reporting and are ready to take ownership of a significant organisation-wide portfolio, please APPLY NOW.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/em\u003eEnquiries (not applications) to:\u003cbr\u003eDanae Young\u003cbr\u003ePrincipal Consultant\u003cbr\u003eFind Recruitment\u003cbr\u003edanae.young@findrecruitment.co.nz\u003cbr\u003e027 238 8188\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4475113\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "