With 11% of the total land area of New Zealand, including Fiordland National Park and Stewart Island Rakiura, Southland District Council has the largest land area to manage of any territorial authority. Council not only encompasses the management and improvement of physical assets such as roads, bridges, water supply, cemeteries and parks but also the Southland communities' social, economic, cultural and environmental wellbeings.
Our 200+ staff are diverse in their backgrounds, skillset and location, spread across three Invercargill offices (Forth Street, 20 and 42 Don Street) and seven area offices situated at Riverton, Otautau, Te Anau, Winton, Oban, Lumsden and Wyndham.
About the role: As part of the Strategy and Policy directorate, the environmental policy team is responsible for policy development and implementation of legislated changes to the District Plan, ensuring the district plan is maintained and legally robust along with the successful delivery of Council's vision for the future of Southland.
As a senior environmental planner policy, you will be pivotal in bringing your extensive knowledge and experience to ensure we have undertaken robust research and analysis to enable Council to make sound decisions in relation to the District Plan.
Day to day accountabilities will include: Undertaking research, analysis and evaluation of the District PlanDrafting and presenting reports for consideration by hearing panels and councilRepresenting council on working parties, iwi liaison committees and public consultationsPreparing and coordinating submissions to the central governmentBuilding and maintaining effective relationships with colleagues and key stakeholdersMinimum Requirements: Our ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in planning, resource management or environmental management and at least four years post-study policy-focused experience. Membership with the New Zealand Planning Institute would be an advantage.
Make the move to Southland: Southland offers superb lifestyle and recreational opportunities, world-class sports facilities, affordable housing and high-quality educational choices. And best of all, you'll have the time to enjoy it.
Our head office is based in Invercargill, but the options are endless - live in the city, close to the beach with views of the mountains or on your own rural paradise. You choose. You can be 10 minutes from your home, work, sport, your child's school concert or a meal in our award-winning cafes. In two hours, you can be on the ski slopes or tramping in the bush or enjoying bigger city attractions.
If you are keen to make the move, relocation assistance could be considered for the right candidate.
What's in it for you? Southland District Council recognises staff are our most valuable asset. We believe in supporting them in their training and development. We have competitive remuneration packages which are benchmarked against market rates and an environment which supports personal growth.
If you are keen to join our team then don't delay, apply online today.
(Interviews with suitable candidates may commence earlier).
Please note to be considered for this role you will need to have the right to work in New Zealand.
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