Principal Advisor

5 days ago

Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time NZ$120,000 - NZ$150,000 per year

E ngā iwi, e ngā karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tēnei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He īnoi tēnei ki a koe. Tono mai ki tētahi tūnga ki te Kaunihera o Ōtautahi

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

As Principal Advisor – City Relationships, you will be a key link between Council and developers, landowners and investors, maintaining and building relationships to achieve broader outcomes for the city. You'll work collaboratively in a "one team" environment, assessing risks and identifying opportunities that contribute to the city's growth and development.

Your role will focus on:

  • Providing high-quality advice and engaging effectively with elected members and senior leaders.
  • Facilitating private sector investment critical to supporting the city's growth and success.
  • Representing Council in discussions with developers, landowners, investors, and other stakeholders to leverage opportunities and enable new development.
  • Navigating Council processes for approvals, licenses, and consents, ensuring projects progress smoothly while meeting regulatory objectives.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

You'll bring deep expertise in development and construction, combined with advanced influencing skills and a strong understanding of government processes. Ideally, you have a relevant formal tertiary qualification and at least a decade of experience managing multiple stakeholders in large organisations and leading complex development projects.

To succeed, you'll need to demonstrate:

  • Extensive experience in the construction and development industry.
  • Advanced relationship management skills and the ability to influence senior decision-makers.
  • A strong understanding of public sector operations, democratic processes, and the machinery of local and central government.
  • The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment while maintaining clarity and focus.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, supported by strong business numeracy and digital literacy.

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

This is your chance to make a real impact on the city's future. You'll work on high-profile projects, engage with influential stakeholders, and help shape a vibrant, thriving urban environment. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. 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.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at

  • Hours of work hours per week
  • Position - Permanent
  • Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street
  • Salary - Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
  • Closing date - Tuesday 9th December

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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