Senior Policy Analyst

Western Bay of Plenty District Council; Greerton; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Flexible work arrangements

Pet friendly work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is seeking a skilled policy advisor for a fixed-term role until 30 June 2027 to backfill a secondment. You will develop the Long Term Plan, enable informed decisions, and partner with communities.

The role demands clear communication, collaboration, and the ability to balance competing priorities while summarising key points for managers and elected members. You will help design consultation approaches, analyse information, and support robust planning for

Qualifications

• Experience advising on policy issues and decision-making
• Ability to develop robust long-term planning and consultation approaches

Responsibilities

• Advise on a wide range of policy issues and support development of the Long Term Plan
• Prepare consultation approaches and provide robust analysis for decision makers
• Summarise complex information for diverse audiences and support strategic decisions

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Strategic thinking

Job description

Come and make a difference with us At Western Bay of Plenty District Council, everything we do is about making the everyday better — and helping our communities thrive, now and into the future. Western Bay is a District undergoing significant growth and transformation. From planning for future communities to delivering the infrastructure that supports them, we’re focused on getting the fundamentals right — and preparing for what comes next. We’re also focused on our people. At Western Bay, we believe in investing in and empowering our teams to grow, lead, and achieve their goals. Because when our people thrive, our communities do too.

The opportunity

This is a fixed term role until 30 June 2027 to backfill a secondment from the team. We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic person to be a key advisor on a wide range of policy issues and take a key role in developing the Long Term Plan. Your role will enable Council to make informed decisions and plan for a sustainable future, in partnership with its communities. You will be involved in preparing consultation approaches and providing robust analysis of information for decision makers so that Council can develop robust plans that promote intergenerational wellbeing. You will be an exceptional communicator, collaborator and strategic thinker. You will also have a knack for understanding complex information and competing priorities and the skill to summarise and share the key points with a range of audiences.

What we offer

• Five weeks annual leave (pro-rata)
• A competitive employment package
• Flexible work arrangements and a pet friendly work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support
• Free onsite parking

Eligibility

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.

For further information please call People Experience on0800 926 732.

Want to know who the Western Bay of Plenty District Council is? It's simple. We’re a Council of real people, just like you – and we’re here to make a real difference. Whether it’s reuniting dog owners with their lost pups, asking communities what they think of policies, responding to community emergencies, or designing playgrounds – we’re part of everyday life. In fact we provide nearly 40 services! We work hard every day to make this a great place to live for all. For our whenua. For our communities. For our people.