Director of Public Affairs

5 days ago


Far North, New Zealand Solgm Full time

Solgm Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Policy Advisor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Manager for Strategy and Policy by developing, implementing, and monitoring Council's strategies and policies. They will also lead and support projects that deliver these strategies and policies to Council.

Key Duties:

  • Advise Council on proposed legislative changes, particularly regarding RMA reforms
  • Develop policy and position statements, submissions, and advice on matters of strategic importance to Council
  • Prepare and deliver Council Reports as per the schedule of Council meetings
  • Design guidelines for the implementation of new policies in line with legal and organizational requirements

Essential Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a relevant tertiary qualification and substantial experience in strategy policy development and planning, coupled with strong project management experience. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with Maori/iwi/hapu, are also essential.



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