[What the role is]
At RP, we believe in shaping the future through bold ideas, strategic foresight, and a commitment to organisational excellence. As Assistant Director in the Office of Planning, you will be at the heart of driving transformation influencing strategy, ensuring alignment with long-term goals, and helping RP remains innovative and future-ready. This role offers the opportunity to make an impact, collaborate widely and grow professionally.
[What you will be working on]
Strategic Leadership
- Facilitate and influence RP's vision and strategy map, ensuring coherence across all functions.
- Drive corporate planning processes to translate strategies into actionable workplans.
- Drive organisation-wide strategic reviews to enhance systems, processes, and performance.
- Track and report RP's performance to ensure oversight of the RP's progress and areas for improvement
Innovation & Foresight
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify both local and global trends (e.g., technology, youth-related issues) impacting RP.
- Provide thought leadership and policy insights to support decision-making at senior levels.
- Lead sense-making activities through surveys, focus group discussions, and data analysis.
- Strengthen partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to co-create solutions.
Organisation Development
- Champion change management efforts to support transformation and adaptability.
- Promote a culture of innovation and stakeholder-centricity across RP.
[What we are looking for]
We are seeking a dynamic and forward-looking leader with the following attributes:
Qualifications & Experience
- A recognised degree. Professional qualification in Organisational Development or related disciplines will be considered an advantage.
- At least 7 years of relevant working experience, preferably in the Public Service or large organisations.
- Prior experience in corporate planning, innovation, and organisational development is highly valued.
Competencies & Personal Attributes
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
- Meticulous, self-motivated, collaborative and results-oriented.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage change, and foster innovation.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation abilities, with confidence in engaging top management and board-level stakeholders.
- Resilience and adaptability, with the proven ability to navigate ambiguity and deliver outcomes in complex, evolving environments with multiple stakeholders.
