Mō te tūranga | About the role
- Support the team on significant policy challenges such as the Freshwater Policy Review that make a difference across the region, and to New Zealand.
- Lead and support Resource management policy programmes including contract management.
- Liaise with Iwi partners and key stakeholders.
- Provide plan drafting, policy analysis, policy development and policy advice.
- Coach and mentor team members on policy expertise and share knowledge on policy matters.
- Opportunities to work with industry-leading experts in their fields.
- An organisation which incorporates principles of the Treaty of Waitangi in its work environment and practices.
Mō te tangata | About you
- Enjoy a varied role with responsibilities for policy writing, advocacy, facilitating, and mentoring.
- Have an interest in RMA planning (including plan drafting and Schedule 1 processes) and an understanding of Resource Management Issues.
- Enjoy creating & writing policies and communicating their importance & meaning to stakeholders.
- Can fit into a small team working in a project environment
Mō ngā pūkenga | Qualifications and experience
- Relevant tertiary qualification in policy, planning, law, resource management, or similar.
- Minimum 5-6 years relevant experience.
- Excellent policy development, policy process, and policy analysis skills.
- Knowledge of regional government and the relevant legislative environment.
- Working knowledge of Resource Management Act and Schedule 1 processes.
- Excellent communication skills, and able to facilitate and present to a variety of audiences.
- Political and tactical thinking skills.
- Ability to deliver in a political & rapidly changing environment.
Mō mātou | About us
- We work hard to care for the mighty Waikato, so current and future generations will benefit from a healthy environment, strong economy, and vibrant communities.
- Our mahi is as diverse as the region we care for and the people who share it. Our work helps look after our region’s water, soil, air, geothermal areas and coasts – so we can all enjoy these precious resources for generations to come.
- Customers sit at the heart of everything we do, and all staff have an important role to play in the delivery of exceptional customer service.
- If you’d like to understand more about what we do, please click here The work we do | Waikato Regional Council.
- By partnering with iwi and working with many others in our communities, our collective kaitiakitanga will make the Waikato region even better.
- Together, we’ll create a sustainable future that will make a positive difference to people’s lives.
Mō te tuku tono | How to apply
- Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and this role will close on Sunday 2 March 2025.
- For a copy of the role description, please click here.
- If you have any questions about the role, please contact human.resources@waikatoregion.govt.nz
- To apply for this job, please click ‘apply’ and include your CV & cover letter as a pdf. Apply now!
