Kaitohu Kaupapahere Policy Advisor

Are you passionate about shaping the future of communities through evidence-based policy? Do you want to work on meaningful projects that affect the community?

At Matamata-Piako District Council, we are on the lookout for a sharp, curious, and community-minded Graduate Policy Advisor or Policy Advisor to join our team.

If you're passionate about improving how things work — from dog bylaws to climate change — this is your chance to dive in and make a real impact.

In this role you'll be involved in:

- Contributing to corporate performance reporting through the Annual Report
- Helping to build our Long-Term Plan (LTP), Annual Plan, and other strategic documents
- Learning how policy connects to budgets, projects, and big-picture planning
- Researching and helping shape policies and bylaws that impact our community
- Writing reports and briefings that inform council decisions
- Supporting engagement with iwi, communities, and stakeholders.

In this role you will gain hands-on experience in how council decisions are shaped, funded, and delivered.

The kind of person we're looking for has:

- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Curiosity, a collaborative nature, and is up for a challenge
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

**Why choose us?**
- At Matamata-Piako District Council we believe the way we do things really does make a difference in the lives of those who live in our district. We want to be your employer of choice - by helping you to balance life and work, by offering learning opportunities and offering benefits in a way that will assist you to thrive. We have a dynamic work environment with plenty of laughter and a friendly, welcoming and positive culture._

**Some of the staff benefits we offer are**:

- Flexible work arrangements and a family friendly work environment
- Sick leave on commencement of employment
- Subsidies at council pool facilities
- Free parking
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support
- Reference #
- 36745
- Posted on
- 06 Aug 2025
- Closes on
- 27 Aug 2025 12:00
- Location(s)
- Te Aroha
- Expertise
- Policy
- Job level(s)
- Graduate, Experienced
- Work type(s)
- Fixed term full-time