Waikato Regional Council

Future Proof Implementation Advisor

Future Proof is a growth strategy specific to the Hamilton, Waipa, Waikato and Matamata Piako sub-region. The sub-region's population is projected to increase by around 30 per cent over the next 30 years so collective planning and action between government, residents and businesses is critical to the Waikato's long-term success. Managing demand for housing and business land, planning for growth and infrastructure provision, and ensuring the ongoing sustainability of the Future Proof sub-region is a major sub-regional challenge. Future Proof is also intricately linked to the Bay of Plenty sub-regional growth strategy Smart Growth.

Future Proof | Te Tau Tiitoki is a joint project set up by the partners to consider how the sub-region should develop into the future. Some major milestones have already been achieved, but more is yet to be done.

The Future Proof Independent Advisor role is a critical conduit between the technical and management levels of the Future Proof project, facilitating much of the work that progresses through to governance decision making. The Independent Advisor works for the good of the partnership, and is the primary advisor in regard to strategy, policy, and implementation to the project governors. The role of the Independent Advisor is a combination of critical thinking and strategic influencing. The Advisor understands macro and micro influences for the Future Proof sub-region, making use of this knowledge to provide tactical and strategic advice that furthers the Future Proof vision.