- Lead the way in how we manage, protect and use information across Council
- Opportunity to shape an important function that helps our city thrive
- Excellent benefits including wellbeing perks and flexible work options
About the role
We're looking for a collaborative, future-focused Information Manager to lead information governance, privacy, records, and digital workplace tools at Hutt City Council. Reporting to the Chief Digital Officer, you'll guide our information management, archives, privacy, and LIMs functions - setting strategy, driving improvement, and ensuring best practice across the organisation.
You will:
- Lead the development of frameworks and practices for records, archives and privacy.
- Oversee our digital workplace tools (including our document management system, SharePoint) and support business teams to use them effectively.
- Act as our Privacy Officer, providing guidance, managing risks, and leading Council's response to privacy matters.
- Ensure timely, accurate and customer-focused delivery of Land Information Memorandums (LIMs).
- Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Information and LIM teams, fostering a culture of service, innovation, and collaboration.
- Champion information maturity and continuous improvement through practical, fit-for-purpose solutions.
About you
Whether you're already an experienced leader or ready to take the next step in your career, we're looking for someone who brings curiosity, commitment, and a collaborative mindset.
You'll be someone who:
- Has a strong interest or background in corporate information systems, privacy, archives, or public sector compliance.
- Is strategic and pragmatic, with the ability to translate big picture thinking into everyday solutions.
- Is knowledgeable in relevant legislation (e.g. Privacy Act, Public Records Act) - or a willingness to build your expertise quickly.
- Is an experienced people leader, or demonstrates leadership potential, who inspires and empowers others to deliver great outcomes.
- Is a confident communicator who builds strong relationships and provides trusted advice to stakeholders at all levels.
If you don't meet every requirement but believe you have the capability and motivation to grow into the role, we'd still love to hear from you.
About Us
At 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 include:
- Paid birthday leave! Take a day off to celebrate YOU
- Wellbeing leave, plus additional wellbeing perks
- Flexible working options
- One paid volunteer leave day each year
Applications close at 11.55pm on 3 August 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.
