Executive Advisor
Core
Provide trusted advice, organizational insight, and executive coordination to the Chief Executive of a large city council, ensuring decision-ready reports and driving resolution of cross-organizational issues.
Role type
Senior IC executive advisor (public sector)
Builds
Strategic priorities, executive oversight, and organizational governance for Christchurch City Council
Domain
Public sector / Municipal governance
Required skills
Executive coordination, strategic prioritization, risk assessment, stakeholder influence, complex problem solving, high-level reporting, political awareness, organizational change management
Responsibilities
Act as a trusted advisor to the Chief Executive on priorities, risks, and opportunities; Assess, prioritize, and coordinate matters requiring the Chief Executive's attention; Review and quality-assure executive briefings and decision papers; Maintain oversight of key organizational commitments and drive accountability; Drive resolution of issues requiring coordination across organizational boundaries; Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and external stakeholders to progress matters.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC