Policy Planning × Strengths: Initiative & Leadership

For Those with High Initiative & Leadership

This collection features jobs that may suit those who are relatively comfortable taking action on their own and leading others.

Leadership takes many forms. Some lead from the front, while others support and guide from behind. Some make bold decisions, while others carefully listen to others' opinions before setting direction. Leadership may involve leading an entire organization or taking the lead in a specific field with expertise.

The jobs introduced here tend to offer more opportunities to demonstrate initiative and leadership. Explore your own form of leadership.

17 jobs found.

Superintendent of Education

As the head of the Board of Education, responsible for formulating school education operation policies, budget and personnel management, and implementing and supervising educational measures.

Bureau Director (Each Ministry/Agency)

A managerial position that oversees and manages the administrative affairs of each bureau in ministries and agencies, supervising everything from policy planning to execution and coordination.

Ward Mayor (Designated City)

In an administrative district of a designated city, serves as the head of the district, overseeing district administration, enforcing ordinances, budget preparation, improvement of resident services, and more.

Ward Mayor (Tokyo Special Wards)

The position that oversees ward administration and comprehensively manages the provision of resident services as the top administrative officer in Tokyo's special wards.

Mayor

As the highest decision-maker of the city and representative of the residents, this occupation involves managing city administration, formulating policies, and overseeing municipal governance.

Mayor of Municipality

The head who oversees the administrative operations of cities, towns, and villages, providing resident services, regional revitalization, financial management, etc.

Office Director (Various Ministries)

A managerial position as a national public servant who oversees ministry offices, supervises policy implementation, organization management, personnel and budget management.

Village Mayor

The village mayor is the head of the village administration and, as a public office, oversees the improvement of residents' welfare and the operation of the local autonomous body based on decisions of the village council.

Legislator

A position that attends the National Diet as a representative of the people, handling tasks such as enacting laws, deliberating budgets, and supervising administration.

Director-General, Director, or Section Chief of Central Government Ministries

A managerial position in central government ministries that oversees bureaus and departments, engages in policy planning, budget management, organizational operations, and coordination with related organizations.