Dunedin City Council – Dunedin, South Island
Otepoti Dunedin really is one of the world's great small cities. We're a small city with a big town vibe. We're a place where greeting strangers is socially expected and helping each other is just what we do. We're visionary, creating cutting edge industries through technology and the health sector to create jobs, careers and lifestyles. Everyone who lives here recognises the special characteristics that make Otepoti Dunedin the place we want to live and call home.
The Dunedin City Council (DCC) takes great pride in delivering a broad range of services to the communities of this unique and fascinating city. From our roads to recycling, public libraries and pools, water supply to walking tracks, and everything in between, DCC's people are talented and committed to serving their city.
Our Corporate Policy team serves the operational and strategic activity of the Dunedin City Council. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Policy Analyst to join a team of professionals in a dynamic and supportive environment.
The Policy Analyst takes a broad view of the Council's strategic, planning and policy environment for the purpose of producing analysis, advice and reports to serve the Council's priority areas. The Policy Analyst will have work experience and a developing practice of analytical, problem solving, research and policy skills to provide this service. They will be skilled in working in a team, providing attention to detail, supporting with writing and actively supporting the policy team in delivering quality work within expected timeframes.
The key responsibilities of this role will include but not be limited to the following:
Providing council with research, writing, advice and analysis
Working collaboratively with teams across Council ensuring Policy work is evidence-based, robust and timely
To be considered for this role, you will have:
A relevant tertiary qualification
A working knowledge of central or local government processes
Experience working in a policy analyst role
Developed communication skills both verbal and written, especially around policy, process and reporting type documents
Experience with developing and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders and strategic partners
A sound knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Kai Tahu tikaka, with developing proficiency in te reo Maori or a desire to learn
What we offer:
A great team environment
5 weeks annual leave
Additional long service leave after qualifying periods
Parental leave benefits, including paid partner's leave
The DCC is committed to the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and our work serving the citizens of Dunedin will reflect this.
Salary range: $86,428 - $101,680
How to Apply
If this exciting opportunity sounds like you and you would enjoy supporting DCC to deliver value to our communities, we look forward to hearing from you.
You can learn more about this role by clicking on the 'apply now' button, or visiting www.dcc.jobs website.
Applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and suitable candidates may be progressed through the recruitment prior to the closing date.
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