Principal Advisor Policy

7 months ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

**About the position**:
The local government sector is experiencing era-scale change. Central government reform processes with significant implications for our sector are rolling out and we need to plan for a future role which looks very different to the last 30 years. In this context, strategic thinking and analysis is critical to a large organisation like Christchurch City Council.

A crucial member of the Strategic Policy & Resilience team, the Principal Advisor Policy takes responsibility for:

- Providing thought leadership across a wide range of strategy and policy issues
- Analysing the strategic impacts for Council of the Government reform programme, and in engaging across our sector and central Government
- Mentoring team members analysing a range of complex policy problems
- Providing advice to the operational side of Council
- Challenging existing frameworks and constructively debating the way forward

**Our ideal applicant will**:

- Hold a tertiary qualification in a policy related discipline, and at least 10 years experience in policy development
- Have an understanding of the place of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in NZ, including as it affects the role of a public servant
- Have excellent written, verbal and inter-personal communication skills
- Be able to produce and recognise high quality policy work
- Have the ability to provide support and coaching to colleagues when required
- To view the position description please click on the link at the bottom of the page_

**_ Additional Recruitment Information:_**

**_ Hours: Full-time, permanent position_**

**_ Salary: Will be discussed with successful applicant_**

**_ Location: Primarily based at Te Hononga Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street_**

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