Head of Impact

• Lead the Impact Strategy and Initiatives across CCHL and its 8 Subsidiaries
• Own the Sustainability Vision for CCHL
• Christchurch Based
• Competitive Remuneration Package

About The Role: 

As a key member of the senior management team, reporting to the Board Subcommittee and the newly appointed CEO, the Head of Impact is a critical role to lead the Impact Strategy and Programme across the Group. CCHL’s value creation is focussed around four capitals, Financial, Intellectual, Social and Natural.  Existing initiatives include work programmes across Sustainability, Diversity, Equity, Leadership, Culture (He Huanui programme) and Collaboration. With such a broad range of objectives, you will facilitate external specialists who provide support for the delivery of each programme, together with sector experts within each subsidiary company.

Responsibilities include to:

• Develop the strategy & programme, focussed on improving non-financial outcomes across the Group;
• Chair the Sustainability Working Group across the Subsidiaries;
• Prepare CCHL’s annual Climate-Related Disclosures & Group emissions reduction plan;
• Develop and lead initiatives related to Social Responsibility;
• Work collaboratively to develop relationships with Christchurch City Council and CCHL Subsidiaries to understand the Group challenges & opportunities, developing alignment of Group objectives to drive a stronger Impact focus across the CCHL Group.

Skills & Experience: 

Candidates of interest will be senior professionals skilled in providing advice to governance and executive management on ESG and related sustainability matters. You will be experienced in the delivery of projects and programme management across complex environments and will understandevolving trends in ESG (not necessarily be an expert). Strong leadership, influencing and collaboration skills are a prerequisite, along with proven relationship management skills, as the role involves interaction with senior internal and external stakeholders.

You will also:

• Be a strategic thinker- with capability to develop and communicate long-term strategies aligned with CCC’s and CCHL’s strategic objectives and priorities;
• Point to a track record of exceptional stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence, enrol and align Senior Leaders to strategic direction;
• Have excellent analytical skills with the intellectual ability to assess complex legal, policy and procedural documents and issues, and make recommendations for action;
• Have expertise in the design and implementation of organisational monitoring and evaluation approaches;
• Ideally have some experience with board and organisational reporting requirements.

About the Company:

CCHL’s core role is to manage Christchurch City Council’s (Council) ownership interest in the key economic infrastructure assets that from part of the CCHL Group. As a Council Controlled Organisation, the mission is to support the future growth of Christchurch by investing in key infrastructure assets that are commercially viable and environmentally and socially sustainable.

Candidates can apply, in strict confidence, online at www.sheffield.co.nz

To apply email, please attach your cover letter and CV and send to cvchc@sheffield.co.nz quoting 8875lg.  Applications close on 24^th November 2024.  Emails will be electronically acknowledged, and further correspondence may be by email. 

Click here to view the Candidate Briefing document including a full Position Description.

For more information please phone Louise Green on +64 3 353 4367 or Jane Pollitt on +64 3 353 4354.