Strategic Planner

Do you want a change in lifestyle?_
- If so, here's your opportunity_

**About our District** - Our mission is to make our communities better and this role will play a key part in achieving this. We are located in a tranquil area of New Zealand offering some of the best access to the great outdoors. We also boast attractive housing prices for your town, village or rural lifestyle and we are within commuting distance to larger centres.

**About our Organisation** - We are an energetic and progressive, values-based organisation, which is dedicated to providing quality services and facilities for our communities. We place a strong emphasis on our organisational culture, which in turn, creates strong engagement across our team. We employ people with a 'Can Do' attitude who want to work for a united organisation with a strong sense of family that is proud to serve its communities.

At STDC, we offer a proven "best place to work" environment, access to a sick leave bank, flexible working opportunities and retention incentive benefit upon five years of employment. Our team culture encourages innovation, we care about your professional development, and you will be working with an elite and motivated team of professionals.

**About** **the Role** - The purpose of this job is to is to develop, review and project manage key Council and community strategies and plans ensuring they are fit-for-purpose and reflect Council's long-term priorities. This role also undertakes and supports consultation processes ensuring legislative requirements are met.

**Do you have what it takes? - **This is a busy role and if you want plenty of variety, this role has it from assisting the Head of Strategy and Governance with the development, delivery and implementation of Council's key strategic plans including the Long-Term Plan, Annual Plan and District Plan, developing new strategies, policies and plans as required and in accordance with appropriate legislation. It will also ensure strategies, policies and plans are reviewed as required by law, and are of a high standard and fit for purpose, conduct consultation in accordance with the Council's Significance and Engagement Policy and maintain consultation processes and documentation and prepare and present reports to the Senior Leadership Team, Council, Boards and Committees.

**About You** - You are a talented team player with a university degree in a relevant field such as public policy, has 5+ years' experience working in public policy, corporate strategy or in a related field, has a "can-do" attitude and is looking for a career transforming opportunity. You will have an in-depth knowledge of a broad range of legislation, particularly the Local Government Act, Resource Management Act, Reserves Act and other legislation governing councils.

In addition, you will have a strong understanding of local government procedures, knowledge of the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, the ability to connect and engage with a wide variety of stakeholders building new relationships and your communication skills will be of a high calibre enabling you to engage with a range of key audiences. You will enjoy taking on new challenges and drawing on your technical expertise to manage complex situations to achieve a successful outcome.