Business Partnership Lead

Lead a small team supporting city centre businesses through the delivery of Te Awa Kairangi | RiverLink and Infrastructure Acceleration Fund projectsChampion business needs and perspectives across Council activities and policiesLead the relationship with the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce, WellingtonNZ and other key partners on economic developmentAbout The RoleAs our Business Partnership Lead, you’ll play a key role in providing a business perspective across Council activities and policies. You will do so by maintaining strong relationships with local businesses, business groups and other stakeholders in the economic development arena. Leading a small collaborative team, you’ll help ensure the disruption from our major infrastructure projects is sensitive to business realities and is proactively communicated. In this role, you will:Lead the team’s work on business disruption which includes a Business Disruption Group and various forums and channels.Lead the Business Advisory Group to ensure the economic opportunities associated with infrastructure investment are maximised.Lead the delivery of our Business Engagement Plan.Champion local procurement.Collaborate to raise awareness of Lower Hutt as an attractive place to live, invest, and do business.About YouYou’re a relationship-focused leader who thrives on collaboration and building trust. With strong communication and strategic thinking skills, you can connect with people at all levels.You Will BringDemonstrated experience in business relationship management and economic development.Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse teams and external partners.Experience leading a team.Willingness to be hands-on and help the team resolve issues and unlock opportunities.About UsAt Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all our people thrive. Kia noho mai tēnei tāone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wāhi whai hua ki hōna iwi.Our people are ‘proud to be part of it’ - working here is truly rewarding knowing together we're making a genuine difference to Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt and its people, both now and into the future. Tūhono mai. Come join us!Some Of Our Great Benefits IncludePaid birthday leaveWellbeing leave, plus additional wellbeing perksFlexible working optionsDiscounted health insuranceApplications close at 11.55pm on 20 November 2025. Please note that we may review applications before the closing date and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time.