Senior Policy Analyst

6 months ago


Dunedin, New Zealand Platinum Recruitment Limited Full time

Work for a purpose-driven and community focused organisation
- Full time, permanent role offering flexible working arrangements
- Competitive remuneration, benefits, and innovative initiatives

Platinum Recruitment have partnered with Otago Regional Council in the search for an experienced analyst to join the Science, Environmental Monitoring and Policy team.

The Senior Policy Analyst will play an integral role in delivering robust solutions for complex issues through the development of policy, plans and strategies that promote sustainable resource management in Otago.

**About the role**:
Join this dynamic and innovative team where positivity, enthusiasm, and a can-do attitude are at the core of everything they do Lead with strategic planning, innovation, and analytical skills, providing top-quality advice and promoting best practices in the region's resource management. Build strong relationships across the Council and in the community, while leading project teams to drive sustainable outcomes for Otago's future. Be a driving force in shaping the region's development and environmental management efforts as ORC make a lasting impact.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Develop and deliver robust solutions for local and regional issues, ranging from urban growth to air, coast and water quality.
- Participate in and lead policy formulation with fellow staff, technical experts, councillors, iwi, stakeholders, and the community.
- Draft policy and planning documents, in collaboration with fellow staff and technical experts, having sought direction and feedback from councillors, iwi, stakeholders and the community.
- Establish and maintain cross divisional and external relationships.
- Lead and manage a project, and/or contribute toward major projects with other staff.
- Champion, support, implement and adhere to H&S policies and procedures.

**About you**:
We are seeking a proactive and solution-focused individual who thrives on thinking outside the box. As a team player, you'll collaborate seamlessly with colleagues, while also possessing the ability to excel independently. Building effective relationships is a passion of yours, and you thrive on providing high quality customer service.

Your passion for the policy and planning process is evident, and your self-motivation inspires others around you. By embracing challenge, change, and constructive criticism, you see these as opportunities for growth and success.

**Skills and experience***:

- Hold a relevant tertiary qualification in environmental management/resource management or equivalent.
- 5+ years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within a regional council environment.
- Knowledge of the Resource Management Act 1991, and plan development or consent processes.
- Experience in consultation, working with multi-disciplinary teams and managing projects.
- Strong leadership experience, in both the people and project space.
- Experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Confidence in teaching and mentoring junior staff members.
- Platinum Recruitment are proud to be a member of Diversity Works New Zealand and believe in equal opportunities for all and we actively promote diversity and inclusion in all our recruitment processes “Do workplace inclusion well and do well because of it”._


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