Strategy Advisor – Climate & Policy (Part-Time, Hybrid)

Environment Canterbury; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

WFH options

Job summary

Environment Canterbury is seeking a part-time, permanent Strategy Advisor to support the development of high-quality strategic and policy advice for senior leaders. You will work with strategy advisors, technical specialists, and external partners to gather evidence, analyse issues, and provide clear recommendations for decision-makers.

You’ll join a collaborative team, contributing to climate resilience and hazards initiatives while supporting Canterbury’s communities and environment.

Qualifications

• Ideally, a relevant tertiary qualification or technical training is held.
• Two years of relevant public or private sector experience is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with clear communication of complex issues.
• Experience contributing to strategy or policy development, analysis, monitoring, or advisory work.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships.
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage priorities in projects or portfolios.
• Understanding Canterbury’s context, including natural hazards, climate change, and resilience.
• Commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga, and Māori perspectives in strategic advice and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic and policy advice through research, analysis, and synthesis of evidence.
• Collaborate with partners, stakeholders, government agencies and iwi to align objectives and solutions.
• Monitor and report progress toward strategic outcomes and adapt approaches as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Environment Canterbury is seeking a part-time, permanent Strategy Advisor to support the development of high-quality strategic and policy advice for senior leaders. You will work with strategy advisors, technical specialists, and external partners to gather evidence, analyse issues, and provide clear recommendations for decision-makers.

You’ll join a collaborative team, contributing to climate resilience and hazards initiatives while supporting Canterbury’s communities and environment.