About usThe Horizons region extends over 22,200km2 - from Ruapehu in the north and Horowhenua in the south, to Whanganui in the west and Tararua in the east. It's a landscape as vast and varied as the over 240,000 people who call it home. At Horizons Regional Council we work to make our region a healthy environment where people are thriving - taiao ora, tangata ora, mauri ora.
Exciting, challenging and complex work relating to environmental management including land, air, water/wai, supporting biodiversity, natural hazards and climate change.
Strong focus on professional development.
Work with enthusiastic, talented, and genuinely nice people.
The roleAre you a Planner or Policy Analyst with some experience and are looking for a new challenge? Then this could be the role for you.This role will require you to balance an understanding of the resource management system with what works on the ground. It will allow you to play a leading part in the review our existing resource management plan and in the design of new policies. Work content will be varied, including local implementation of national freshwater policy, review of our pest management plan, and implementation of other national policy direction. We will look to you for analysis and advice on policy options to support the review of the One Plan (Regional Policy Statement, Regional Plan and Coastal Plan).About youYou'll have a drive to make a difference for our community and the environment, and be keen to work through complex issues that have no easy answer. This role will require you to demonstrate strong critical thinking skills, and a willingness to work as part of the team to turn Government policy into workable regulation and programmes. You'll have an ability to write for different audiences - and be able to quickly absorb, adapt and translate information for those who need it. You will need strong interpersonal skills, as well as good time management, to deliver results.Ideally you will have at least 3 years' policy or planning related experience. An understanding of agricultural science or farming systems, economics, Mātauranga Māori or social science would put you at a definite advantage.If you communicate well, enjoy juggling multiple priorities, and can turn policy intent into plan provisions, we're keen to hear from you.Why should you apply?When you join us, you can look forward to a rewarding career full of opportunities to develop, along with a positive and supportive work environment. We do this through:
Strong focus on employee health, wellness and wellbeing
Providing you with your birthday off, and an extra week leave afer 2 years of service
Flexible family friendly work environment
Ongoing professional and functional development and opportunities across the organisation to grow, specialise or diversify your skills
A supportive and social work environment across the organisation
Life insurance plus other wellbeing benefits for all permanent staff
Horizons are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to ensuring we have a diverse and inclusive workplace so our people reflect the diversity of our region.Applications Close 5pm Sunday 12 May 2024
