Senior Implementation Advisor

Hawke's Bay Regional Council; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 105,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

5 weeks annual leave after 3 years

4% superannuation after 3 years

Life insurance and income protection

Subsidised eye tests and lenses

Well-being initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council in Napier is seeking a Senior Implementation Advisor to join the Policy & Regulation group. This permanent, full-time role focuses on translating policy and regulatory requirements into practical implementation solutions, working with internal teams and external stakeholders.

You will lead and contribute to cross-council projects, represent the Council on national working groups, and build relationships with landowners, communities and partner agencies to deliver

Qualifications

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in resource management, public policy or related field.
• A minimum of 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 effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice to support implementation of national and regional policy and regulatory requirements.
• Lead internal working groups and project teams to support efficient implementation.
• Represent the Council on national working groups and collaborate with government agencies and authorities.
• Build and maintain relationships with communities, landowners and partner organisations to deliver outcomes.

Skills

Regulatory experience

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in resource management, public policy or related field

Job description

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Hawke's Bay Regional Council - Wellington Central, North Island

Our vision is a healthy environment and a resilient and prosperous community.

About The opportunity | Ko te āheinga:

We are looking for a Senior Implementation Advisor to join the Implementation Team within the Policy and Regulation Group. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity based in Napier.

The Senior Implementation Advisor plays a key role in providing professional advice to support the implementation of national and regional policy and regulatory requirements. Working across the organisation and with external stakeholders, you will contribute to implementation processes that help the Policy and Regulation Group achieve its objectives, while building and maintaining effective relationships that support successful outcomes.

Working alongside the Manager Implementation, you will participate in and, at times, lead internal working groups and project teams, providing technical input and advice to support efficient implementation. This includes providing advice to cross-council teams involved in the implementation of the Spatial Planning Act and Natural Environment Act, as well as other policy and regulatory initiatives. You will also represent Council on national working groups and collaborate with government agencies, territorial authorities, regional councils, and other stakeholders to support the effective implementation of policy and regulatory requirements.

About you | E pā ana ki a koe:

You will be an experienced policy, planning, or regulatory professional who enjoys working in complex environments and turning legislative and policy requirements into practical implementation solutions. You will bring strong relationship management skills, including proven experience in engaging in and building relationships with community members, landowners and partner organisations.

You will also have:

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent tertiary qualification in resource management, public policy or related field.


• A minimum of least 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 effectively at all levels.

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

As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. We recognise that collaborative and innovative organisations depend on having a workforce made up from a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. We're all about excellence, and we encourage open communication – if you need any specific support, just let us know! Our main goal is to empower each person to share their unique talents to contribute to the outcomes for our community. This commitment ensures that our workplace is a dynamic and progressive space where everyone can flourish.

Other benefits of working for our team include:

• Flexible working options to support work/life balance


• 5 weeks annual leave after 3 years


• 4% superannuation after 3 years


• Life insurance and income protection


• Subsidised eye tests and lenses, flu vaccinations, and other well-being initiatives


• Strong commitment to developing and upskilling people within a supportive working environment

HBRC is responsible for Civil Defence emergencies and as such, all staff may be called upon to support the response.

Applications close Sunday, 30 August 2026, however,we will be shortlisting and interviewing appropriate candidates as applications are received. If you are interested in this position, please do not wait to apply as we may close the ad earlier than advertised.

Applicants must have existing rights to work in New Zealand.

We focus on prioritising:

Kia koi, kia toitū hoki te whakamahinga o te whenua|Climate-smart and sustainable land use.

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