Policy Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein dynamisches und innovatives Team sucht einen Policy Analysten, der strategisches Denken und analytische Fähigkeiten mitbringt. In dieser Rolle entwickeln Sie Lösungen für lokale Herausforderungen und arbeiten eng mit verschiedenen Interessengruppen zusammen. Ihre Erfahrung im Umweltmanagement und Ihre Fähigkeit, starke Beziehungen aufzubauen, sind entscheidend für den Erfolg. Diese spannende Gelegenheit bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, Ihre Führungsqualitäten zu zeigen und einen positiven Einfluss auf die Gemeinschaft auszuüben. Wenn Sie eine proaktive und lösungsorientierte Person sind, die Herausforderungen als Chancen sieht, bewerben Sie sich jetzt!

Qualifications

• 5+ Jahre Erfahrung in einer ähnlichen Rolle, idealerweise in einer regionalen Behörde.
• Kenntnis des Resource Management Act 1991 und der Planungsprozesse.

Responsibilities

• Entwicklung robuster Lösungen für lokale und regionale Probleme.
• Leitung der Politikformulierung mit Mitarbeitern und Stakeholdern.

Skills

Umweltmanagement

Ressourcenmanagement

Projektmanagement

Kommunikation

Führungskompetenz

Beziehungsmanagement

Education

Relevante tertiäre Qualifikation in Umweltmanagement

Job description

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Policy Analyst

Publication Date: 08 / 05 / 2025

Location: Canterbury

Type: Permanent / Full Time

Sector: Government / Local Government

About the role: Join this dynamic and innovative team where positivity, enthusiasm, and a can-do attitude are at the core of everything they do! Lead with strategic planning, innovation, and analytical skills, providing top-quality advice and promoting best practices in the region's resource management. Build strong relationships across the Council and in the community, while leading project teams to drive sustainable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and deliver robust solutions for local and regional issues, ranging from urban growth to air, coast, and water quality.
2. Participate in and lead policy formulation with fellow staff, technical experts, councillors, iwi, stakeholders, and the community.
3. Draft policy and planning documents, in collaboration with fellow staff and technical experts, having sought direction and feedback from councillors, iwi, stakeholders, and the community.
4. Establish and maintain cross-divisional and external relationships.
5. Lead and manage projects, and/or contribute toward major projects with other staff.
6. Champion, support, implement, and adhere to H&S policies and procedures.

About you: We are seeking a proactive and solution-focused individual who thrives on thinking outside the box. As a team player, you'll collaborate seamlessly with colleagues, while also possessing the ability to excel independently. Building effective relationships is a passion of yours, and you thrive on providing high-quality customer service.

Your passion for the policy and planning process is evident, and your self-motivation inspires others around you. By embracing challenge, change, and constructive criticism, you see these as opportunities for growth and success.

Skills and experience:

• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification in environmental management/resource management or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role, ideally within a regional council environment.
• Knowledge of the Resource Management Act 1991, and plan development or consent processes.
• Experience in consultation, working with multi-disciplinary teams, and managing projects.
• Strong leadership experience, in both the people and project space.
• Experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Confidence in teaching and mentoring junior staff members.

This unique opportunity allows you to showcase your strategic thinking, innovation, facilitation, and analytical skills. If this role aligns with your experience and sounds like a great next step, please apply now!

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Founder & Managing Director: Daniel Harmes