Senior Climate Adaptation Lead - Policy, Communities & Risk

Talent Propeller Limited; Rolleston; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Flexible working

Wellbeing and volunteer leave

Three additional paid leave days each

Job summary

Selwyn District Council is building its climate response and adaptation approach, and this role leads that work. You’ll sit within the Strategic Policy and Insights team and work closely with colleagues across strategic planning and design, environment, asset management, emergency management, and water engineering.

The work spans climate risk and hazard assessment, adaptation planning with communities most exposed to those hazards, and the policy and strategy settings behind LT Plan,

Qualifications

• Experience in climate change adaptation, hazards or public policy with a track record of delivering complex work.
• Ability to translate climate science and risk into actionable advice for governance and public audiences.
• Strong communication and engagement skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead Council's climate response and adaptation work programme.
• Conduct district-wide climate risk assessments for assets, services and communities.
• Lead community adaptation planning using adaptive pathways and best practice.
• Advise governance on adaptation options, costs, trade-offs and timing.
• Build relationships with mana whenua to incorporate mātauranga Māori.
• Facilitate workshops and public meetings on climate hazards.
• Oversee external contractors and represent Council in regional/national forums.

Skills

Climate adaptation

Hazards policy

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Autonomy

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Selwyn District Council is building its climate response and adaptation approach, and this role leads that work. You’ll sit within the Strategic Policy and Insights team and work closely with colleagues across strategic planning and design, environment, asset management, emergency management, and water engineering.

The work spans climate risk and hazard assessment, adaptation planning with communities most exposed to those hazards, and the policy and strategy settings behind LT Plan,