Senior Implementation Advisor

Taituarā; Napier; On-site; NZD 105,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

5 weeks annual leave

Life insurance

Eye care subsidies

Well-being initiatives

Professional development

Job summary

The Hawke's Bay Regional Council is seeking a Senior Implementation Advisor to join the Implementation Team within the Policy and Regulation Group in Napier. This permanent, full-time role involves providing professional advice to support the implementation of national and regional policy and regulatory requirements, and building relationships with stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

You will lead and contribute to cross-council projects, representing the Council on national working groups and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in resource management, public policy or related field.
• 5–7 years’ experience in a regulatory or policy role.
• Proven experience managing projects and implementing complex statutory processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice to support the implementation of national and regional policy and regulatory requirements.
• Lead internal working groups and project teams, providing technical input for efficient implementation.
• Represent the Council on national working groups and collaborate with government agencies, territorial authorities and regional councils.
• Support cross-council teams involved in implementing statutory processes under the Spatial Planning Act and Natural Environment Act.

Skills

Relationship management

Project management

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in resource management or public policy

Job description

Ourvision is a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community.

About The Opportunity | Ko te āheinga:

We are looking for a SeniorImplementation Advisor to join the Implementation Team within the Policyand Regulation Group. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity based inNapier.

The Senior Implementation Advisorplays a key role in providing professional advice to support the implementationof national and regional policy and regulatory requirements. Working across theorganisation and with external stakeholders, you will contribute toimplementation processes that help the Policy and Regulation Group achieve itsobjectives, while building and maintaining effective relationships that supportsuccessful outcomes.

Working alongside the ManagerImplementation, you will participate in and, at times, lead internal workinggroups and project teams, providing technical input and advice to supportefficient implementation. This includes providing advice to cross-council teamsinvolved in the implementation of the Spatial Planning Act and NaturalEnvironment Act, as well as other policy and regulatory initiatives. You willalso represent Council on national working groups and collaborate withgovernment agencies, territorial authorities, regional councils, and otherstakeholders to support the effective implementation of policy and regulatoryrequirements.

About you | E pā ana ki a koe:

You will be an experienced policy,planning, or regulatory professional who enjoys working in complex environmentsand turning legislative and policy requirements into practical implementationsolutions. You will bring strong relationship management skills, includingproven experience in engaging in and building relationships with communitymembers, landowners and partner organisations.

You will also have:

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalenttertiary qualification in resource management, public policy or relatedfield.
• A minimum of least 5-7 years' experience in a regulatoryor policy role.
• Provenexperience managing projects and implementing complex statutory processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with theability to engage effectively at all levels.
• A valid drivers licence

The salary range for this role is between$104,635 to $123,100and will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successfulcandidate.

Asan equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming andinclusive environment. We recognise that collaborative and innovativeorganisations depend on having a workforce made up from a diverse range ofperspectives and experiences. We're all about excellence, and we encourage opencommunication – if you need any specific support, just let us know! Our maingoal is to empower each person to share their unique talents to contribute tothe outcomes for our community. This commitment ensures that our workplace is adynamic and progressive space where everyone can flourish.

Otherbenefits of working for our team include:

• Flexible working options tosupport work/life balance
• 5 weeks annual leave after 3 years
• Life insurance and incomeprotection
• Subsidised eye tests and lenses,flu vaccinations, and other well-being initiatives
• Strong commitment to developingand upskilling people within a supportive working environment

HBRCis responsible for Civil Defence emergencies and as such, all staff may becalled upon to support the response.

Applicants must have existingrights to work in New Zealand.

AtHawke's Bay Regional Council our purpose is to work with our community toprotect and manage the region’s precious taonga of rivers, lakes, soils, air,coast and biodiversity for health, wellbeing and connectivity. Our organisationis diverse and our work is varied. Our structure comprises of six key businessunits; Corporate Services, Integrated Catchment Management, Asset Management,Māori Partnerships, Policy & Regulation, and the Executive Advisory Groupwhich also consists of the Civil Defence and Emergency Management.

We focuson prioritising:

Kiakoi, kia toitū hoki te whakamahinga o te whenua|Climate-smart andsustainable land use.