Principal Advisor

3 months ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

**_E nga iwi, e nga karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tenei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He piiraa tenei ki a koe. Haere mai ki te tono mo tetahi tuunga i te Kaunihera o te Taone o Ōtautahi._**

**About the team | Ko te rōpū nei**

The local government sector has been navigating significant change over the past few years with more to come. Central government reform processes with implications for our sector continue to evolve and roll out and we need to consider what will meet the needs of our community and plan for the future. In this context, strategic thinking and analysis is critical to a large organisation like Christchurch City Council.

The work of the Strategic Policy Team touches on almost all aspects of Council activities and supports a systems-view and connection across the organisation. We help the Council to chart its direction and prepare key strategic documents mapping this out. The Team also manage a busy policy and regulatory work programme, responding to local issues and providing sound guidance for the organisation.

**About the role | Ko te mahi nei**

As a senior member of the Strategic Policy team, the Principal Advisor Biodiversity takes responsibility for:

- Providing thought leadership across a range of biodiversity issues
- Leading the provision of strategic and tactical policy advice to managers and Council on biodiversity matters, and identifying issues and opportunities for achieving an integrated approach across Council functions
- Leading oversight of, and manage monitoring and reporting on, the implementation of Council's biodiversity strategy
- Building and maintaining relationships with key partners
- Taking a strategic view and generating solutions through working with colleagues, key stakeholders and decision makers
- Providing support to custodians of biodiversity through an advisory role with the Christchurch Biodiversity Fund

**About you | Ko Koe Tēnei**

Key to the role is the ability to establish good relationships and to clearly communicate sound, pragmatic advice. Additionally, you will:

- Hold a tertiary qualification in a policy related discipline, and have at least 10 years experience in the preparation of policy advice and conceptual and strategic planning in local or central government
- Have an understanding of the place of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in New Zealand 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

**What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?**

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

- Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
- Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
- Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.
- To view the position description please click on the link at the bottom of the page_

**_ Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:_**
- Hours: Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week_
- Position: Permanent, full-time_
- Location: Primarily based at Te Hononga Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street_
- Salary: $131,300 - $145,889_

**_ Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date._

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