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Senior Policy PlannerMo tenei turanga mahi | About this role We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Policy Planner to join our dynamic team.
As a key member of our Policy Team, you will play a vital role in providing strategic and policy advice and contributing to the development and implementation of planning initiatives that align with our community's needs and aspirations.
The Senior Policy Planner will be responsible for delivering high-quality strategic and policy advice across all areas of planning and resource management.
Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and review planning documents, with a focus on the Eastern Bay of Plenty Spatial Plan and the Whakatane District Plan.Provide expert planning advice on local, regional and resource management issues.Provide coaching and mentoring advice to the Policy Planning team.Collaborate with team members to conduct research, analysis, and reporting.Engage with stakeholders to gather input and ensure alignment with community needs.Contribute to the implementation of planning initiatives and strategies.Ensure cultural protocols and safety practices are observed to support initiatives, consultation, and relationships with Iwi/Hapu.Ko wai koe | About you You'll be a team player with exceptional interpersonal skills and decision-making skills.
You'll hold a degree in planning, resource management or a related qualification, and you'll have previous experience in a senior planning role.
You'll have demonstrated strategic planning experience and be well versed in both the Resource Management Act and the Local Government Act.
You'll be solutions-focused, demonstrate initiative and have a strong understanding of the need for developing and maintaining key relationships.
Our values We're always learning and improving - Toitu te TaumataWe're passionate and proud - Toitu te Mauri OraWe work as one team - Toitu te Mahi TahiWe put people at the heart of everything we do - Toitu te TangataWe care about our environment - Toitu te TaiaoMe pehea te tono mai | How to apply If you are passionate about planning and eager to make a positive impact in our community, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
We are keen to recruit for this role quickly, so we will review and conduct interviews with applicants as they are received.
If you would like further information, please phone 07 306 0500 to speak to a member of our People & Capability team or apply now via our careers site.
To apply for this job go to: https://whakatanecareers.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6676679. Applications close 09 Feb 2025
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