Policy & Planning Lead - Treaty & Freshwater (Remote)

jam-hr; Rotorua; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Te Arawa River Iwi Trust in Rotorua seeks a senior policy leader to guide resource management and environmental policy, aligned with the Waikato River Settlement. You will report to the Chief Executive and work with the Board to shape strategic responses and submissions.

You will lead policy development, advise on regulatory planning, and foster strong relationships with iwi, government agencies and local authorities to advance settlement commitments and iwi aspirations.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior or principal-level experience in resource management, planning or environmental policy.
• Experience advising governance and executive leaders on policy matters.
• Demonstrated understanding of Treaty settlements and iwi role in environmental governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic policy analysis on legislation, reform and environmental issues affecting the Waikato River Settlement.
• Provide expert policy advice to the Chief Executive and Board on settlement matters.
• Lead development of submissions, position papers and strategic responses to planning processes.
• Advocate for Te Ture Whaimana, settlement commitments and iwi aspirations across government and councils.
• Build enduring relationships with affiliate iwi, Crown agencies, local government and partners.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen implementation of settlement commitments.

Skills

Resource management leadership

Policy analysis

Treaty settlements

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory planning

Policy communication

Education

Tertiary qualification in planning, environmental management, law, public policy or related discipline

Job description

Te Arawa River Iwi Trust in Rotorua seeks a senior policy leader to guide resource management and environmental policy, aligned with the Waikato River Settlement. You will report to the Chief Executive and work with the Board to shape strategic responses and submissions.

You will lead policy development, advise on regulatory planning, and foster strong relationships with iwi, government agencies and local authorities to advance settlement commitments and iwi aspirations.