Tu Pakari Pou Arahi (SmartGrowth)

📋 Tender Overview Tauranga City Council, on behalf of the SmartGrowth partnership, is inviting proposals for the provision of Tū Pakari Pou Ārahi – Tangata Whenua Strategic Advisor services. SmartGrowth is a collaborative sub-regional partnership operating across the western Bay of Plenty, involving local councils, tāngata whenua, and central government stakeholders. 🎯 Scope and Requirements The successful provider will act as a critical strategic interface between SmartGrowth partners and tāngata whenua. Key responsibilities include: Supporting partnership-based leadership and governance participation. Ensuring strategic alignment and implementation coordination. Facilitating integrated decision-making within an environment characterized by rapid population growth, infrastructure challenges, and local government reform. 💡 Ideal Candidate Applicants should be suitably qualified and experienced professionals capable of demonstrating high-level strategic thinking. Bidders are encouraged to outline their unique methodology and approach to navigating complex multi-stakeholder environments and fostering meaningful engagement with tāngata whenua. 📍 Location and Context Organization: Tauranga City Council Region: Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Keywords: Strategic Advisor, Tangata Whenua, SmartGrowth, Local Government, Partnership Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Policy Coordination, Bay of Plenty.