Location: 15 Forth Street, Invercargill Employment type: Permanent Full Time About Council: 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 community's social, economic, cultural, and environmental well-beings. Our 200+ staff are diverse in their backgrounds, skillsets, and locations, 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: The environmental policy team is responsible for policy development and implementation of legislated changes to the District Plan. The core to our success is a well-maintained and legally robust district plan that supports the Southland District Council’s vision for the future of Southland. As a senior environmental planner policy, your experience and knowledge will be pivotal to the success of our district plan which will enable Council to make sound decisions in relation to the District Plan. Day to day, the role will be filled with variety but some of the key accountabilities will include: Undertaking research, analysis, and evaluation of the District Plan Drafting and presenting reports for consideration by hearing panels and council Representing council on working parties, iwi liaison committees, and public consultations Preparing and coordinating submissions to the central government Building and maintaining effective relationships with colleagues and key stakeholders Our ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in planning, resource management, or environmental management and at least four years of 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, 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 that supports personal growth. If you are keen to join our team then don’t delay, apply online today. Applications close Wednesday 5 March 2025(Interviews with suitable candidates may commence earlier)Please note to be considered for this role you will need to be either a New Zealand resident or have a current work visa.
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