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Powerdigm Director

Full time at Inspiring Communities in New Zealand
Posted on May 8, 2024

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Job Description

Are you excited by the possibilities of active citizenship, community innovation and locally-led change?  Do you have a depth of understanding of the mechanisms of Government and intersection between Public sector and community?  We are looking for an experienced and collaborative manager to lead our team of highly skilled associate consultants in providing services that bridge the gap between system and community approaches to progress change. The Powerdigm Director position is newly created to provide strategic leadership to steer us through our exciting next phase.  You will have proven experience with consultancy, contracting and other income generation activities, including bidding for Government RFPs and a depth of understanding and experience of influencing change at a systems level. You will also need to have a demonstrated alignment with the values and kaupapa of Inspiring Communities and you will be seen as a credible leader by associates and affiliates, senior public sector officials, funders and other organisations.  

This role can be completed from home but based in Wellington, with flexible hours.  The Director role will be undertaken consistently for 16 hours per week at the agreed rate.  The Director can also act as a contracting Associate, earning both a fixed and variable income.  The Director, Associates and Affiliates will all agree to work towards a co-created vision and mission and under a values-based code of conduct. All are expected to bring work into the business.  The Director (alongside the Associates) would be required to invest 12 days per year pro-bono in business development, collaboration and project delivery, and contribute 17% of contracted rates to overhead.  About Powerdigm Powerdigm is the consultancy arm of Inspiring Communities and is a collective of associates and organisations grounded by proven practice in active citizenship, community innovation and locally-led change. We provide services that bridge the gap between system and community approaches to progress change. Effective at working in and alongside communities, we weave connections and collaborations across Government, sectors and communities to create the successful, sustainable outcomes. 

 For other questions please email kiaora@inspiringcommunities.org.nz 

Organisation

Inspiring Communities

Job Summary

Experienced and collaborative leader a background in consultancy, contracting and other income generation activities

Salary

$80-$90 per hour

How to apply

Please send a cover letter and CV to kiaora@inspiringcommunities.org.nz by 5pm 24 May 

Please note online interviews will be 27 May, please hold this date if you apply.

Sector

Not for Profit

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