Senior Policy Advisor

1 week ago

Hamilton, New Zealand Waikato Regional Council Full time

**About the role**:
Do you want to advance your career in resource management? Work with a dynamic team full of ideas and enthusiasm? How about working on challenging projects which set the standard for environmental policy development in New Zealand?

This is a great opportunity to develop your career in policy further, or make that next step into a new team making big impacts.

The roles represent a unique opportunity to grow and develop your career within a leading local government organisation. You will support a significant programme of work to ensure Waikato Regional Council remains a leader in the implementation of the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management.

Reporting to the Water Policy Team Leader, you will work alongside 3 other senior policy advisors and 2 intermediate policy advisors to contribute towards large scale regional plan changes around water management.

**About you**:
Our Resource Management section is looking for someone with experience working in local or central government environmental policy or planning, either under the Resource Management Act 1991, in the development of bylaws, or in another relevant capacity.

The person we’re after will be able to work with our stakeholders to maintain and improve alignment with regional policy through positive working relationships and formal processes. You will also have proficiency in policy writing.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- Have a relevant tertiary qualification in policy, planning, law, resource management, or similar, and experience in a relevant field.
- Ideally have ~5 years relevant experience.
- Have a working knowledge of local or central government and the relevant legislative environment.
- Working knowledge of the Resource Management Act and Schedule 1 processes.
- Be an articulate and compelling communicator with strong writing and presentation skills.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Be a constructive team member who actively contributes to the positive culture of the team.
- The satisfaction of having a hand in shaping the future of the Waikato Region.
- An organisation with a focus on mental & physical well-being.
- A supportive working environment with flexible working arrangements.
- Strong support for continuing professional development.
- Opportunities to work with industry-leading experts in their fields.
- An organisation which incorporates principles of the Treaty of Waitangi in its work environment and practices.
- Opportunities for professional and personal development.

**How to apply**:

  • Senior Policy Advisors

    2 weeks ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand Waikato Regional Council Full time

    **About the roles: Do you want to advance your career in resource management? Work with a dynamic team full of ideas and enthusiasm? How about working on challenging projects which set the standard for environmental policy development in New Zealand? This is a great opportunity to develop your career in policy further, or make that next step into a new team...

  • Public Health Planning, Policy

    2 weeks ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand Te Whatu Ora Full time

    **Contribute to transforming the future of health in this Planning, Policy and Performance Advisor**role**: - **Location: Te Manawa Taki Region (Taranaki, Waikato, Lakes, Bay of Plenty or Tairāwhiti districts)**: - **Permanent, Full-Time** Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to...

  • Senior Advisor

    2 weeks ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand Te Wananga o Aotearoa Full time

    **Take charge and be responsible for understanding, explaining, implementing records and information management standards and best practise across our organisation.**: - **Permanent, full time, (37.5 hours per week).**: - ** Glenview, Hamilton, New Zealand.** **About us** Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is New Zealand’s second largest tertiary...

  • Senior HR Advisor

    1 week ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand Te Wananga o Aotearoa Full time

    **Join our People & Culture whānau, providing generalist HR services across Aotearoa.**: - ** Whānau-friendly workplace, work-from-home options and flexibility to be based in either Hamilton or Te Awamutu.**: - ** Free health and life insurance, free car parking.** **About us** Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is New Zealand’s second largest tertiary...

  • Senior HR Advisor

    1 week ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Full time

    **Join our People & Culture whānau, providing generalist HR services across Aotearoa.**: - ** Whānau-friendly workplace, work-from-home options and flexibility to be based in either Hamilton or Te Awamutu.**: - ** Free health and life insurance, free car parking.** **About us** Te Wānanga o Aotearoa (TWoA) is New Zealand’s second largest tertiary...

  • Senior Communications Advisor

    6 days ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand Livestock Improvement Corporation Full time

    **At a glance**: **Ref: 46967 | **Hamilton (Newstead) | **Communications | **Experienced | **Permanent |**: At Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC), our mission is to deliver superior genetics and technological solutions to enhance the productivity and profitability of our farmers. As a key player in the NZ Markets group, the Marketing & Products team...

  • Kaitohutohu Advisor,

    2 weeks ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand Te Puni Kōkiri Full time

    **Kaitohutohu** | Advisor **Te Puni Rohe** | Regions **Te Puni Kōkiri** | The Ministry of Māori Development **Waikato - Waiariki - Hamilton** We are looking for an Advisor who can contribute to the work of the team to help us lead the way in developing government operational policy and investment design in a whānau centred way. **Te whai wāhitanga |...

  • Senior Pt Operations Advisor

    4 days ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand Waikato Regional Council Full time

    **Mō te tūranga | About the role** - Support the day-to-day monitoring of on-time performance of the Waikato public transport network and adherence to Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s). - Attendance of monthly meetings with operators for all matters concerning the KPIs and monthly adjustments. - Support and provide technical advice to the Operations...

  • Statutory Advisor and Senior Statutory Advisor

    2 weeks ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

    **Ready to take your regulatory experience to the next level?**: - **Step up in 2025 and also contribute to wins for nature**: - **Rewarding role | Fast paced | Variety** **He angitūtanga: About the Role** **Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?** The Department of Conservation /Te Papa Atawhai places importance on developing a culture...

  • Senior Education Advisor

    2 weeks ago

    Hamilton, New Zealand Ministry of Education NZ Full time

    Job Type: Permanent - Location: Hamilton, NZ **Help shape the future of Education**: - We work to _**_shape _**_an _**_education _**_system that delivers _**_equitable_**_ and _**_excellent outcomes_** Our organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups...