Strategic Advisor

1 month ago

Rotorua, New Zealand Rotorua Lakes Council Full time

Looking for a career that's more than just a job? Te Kaunihera o ngā Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is your gateway to meaningful work and community impact. With over 400 staff, we're at the forefront of change in Rotorua. Dive into the exhilarating mountain biking scene, unwind by the lakeshores, and marvel at the geothermal wonders. Embrace our commitment to biculturalism and partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi, as we work together to shape a better future. From the Crankworx festival to the Rotorua Lakefront Redevelopment, your contributions will leave a lasting mark on our city. Join the movement and embark on a career that truly matters.
About this role
As the Strategic Advisor - Housing and Growth you will play a pivotal role in delivering on Council priorities and key strategies and plans to support housing supply and sustainable growth and development of Rotorua for current and future generations. This wide-ranging role involves everything from policy development to delivering projects that directly contribute to achieving positive housing outcomes for Rotorua. In this role you will:

- Lead and contribute to the development of housing and growth strategies and policy.
- Lead projects and initatives that align with Councils housing and growth priorities.
- Conduct reseach on policy issues relevant to organisation and analyse data and legislative developments to inform Councils strategic direction.
- Prepare and present well researched reports to Council.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders and central government partners to achieve housing outcomes for Rotorua.

Skills and experience
**To succeed in this role, you will need**:

- A tertiary qualification in business management, social/public policy, political science, law or other relevant discipline
- 3-5 years’ experience in district development or property management or property law
- High level technical competence in statutory and policy frameworks and policy writing/development

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