Principal Policy Planner
Play a key role in the development of natural resource management policy and sustainable resource management for a prominent regional council.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to play your part in leading and shaping the policy work programme at a prominent New Zealand regional council.
You’ll provide sound technical advice, guidance and leadership on the development of natural resource management policy and promote sustainable resource management.
As the Principal Policy Planner your technical advice and expertise will be key to shaping and leading the policy work programme, driven by national policy direction and requirements under the Resource Management Act. You’ll lead the One Plan review and associated plan changes, robustly navigating changes in national policy direction and legislative change.
About You
We’re seeking someone who has a background in environmental planning and a strong understanding of resource management and policy development under the RMA.
Ideally, you’ll also have experience in:
- resource management policy development
- project and programme delivery in this arena
- engaging with iwi and hapu
- local or central government experience, and
- a tertiary qualification relevant to resource management planning.
In addition, you’ll have strong written and oral communication skills (including the ability to present to various groups), and excellent relationship management skills.
About Us
The Horizons region extends over 22,000km² – from Ruapehu in the north and Horowhenua in the south, to Whanganui in the west and Tararua in the east. Our purpose is to work with and for our community in the use and protection of our environment, managing our precious resources of land, air and water; as well as public transport and a key role in emergency management. At Horizons Regional Council we work to make our region a healthy environment where people are thriving, including our staff.
By joining Horizons you can look forward to a rewarding career full of opportunities, within a positive, supportive, family friendly work environment. We offer:
- a positive focus on employee health, wellness and wellbeing
- life insurance and other well-being benefits
- your birthday as a day off, and an extra week of leave after two years of service
- ongoing professional and functional development and opportunities across the organisation to grow, specialise, or diversity your skills
- a social and supportive work environment.
To Apply
For a job description, more information, or a confidential discussion about the role, call Jacaleen Williams on 021 732 996, or Nicci McQueen on 027 297 8075 at Talent International.
Applications close 5pm Wednesday 29 January 2025, and we will review applications as they come in, so don’t delay in applying!