• Full Time
• Application Closes 25 Mar 2022
• Southland - Invercargill
• Legislator

Ready to take a new path in your career that will give you opportunities to excel?

Longing for a lifestyle that puts work and play in balance?

Then read on .

Southland District Council is responsible for providing services to a diverse range of communities across the largest land area of any territorial authority.

We recognise that the needs of our communities are changing and we are planning for their futures.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Policy Analyst who can provide sound analytical advice and solutions to our elected members and staff.

This role is as unique as our communities. You will be part of the group focused on leading our organisational research, bylaw, policy and strategy development work.

The role has variety galore and you will enjoy contributing to a multitude of projects throughout our region that range from rural and tourism issues through to business and community development initiatives.

Our ideal candidate will have an analytical mind, be adept at being able to communicate information appropriate to the target audience, experienced at project management and able to relate to a wide range of customers and issues.

Ideally you will have had significant experience in an analytical or legal role but most importantly you will be a team player with a fantastic can do attitude.

In exchange we can offer you a commitment to your continued professional development, further study options, market based remuneration, excellent technology and the opportunity to work with a highly professional and productive team.

We live in some of NZ’s most beautiful countryside, traffic jams don’t feature. In 10 minutes you can be at home, work, playing sport, in a café, at your kid’s school or enjoying the beach.

Families have opportunities galore with housing costs that allow you to enjoy life and fantastic educational and sporting facilities.

Two hours puts you on the doorstep of two national parks, ski slopes, lakes, world renowned tracks and vineyards aplenty.

Although this role is full time, we are open to discussing alternative flexible working arrangements for the right candidate .

• so grab the opportunity to explore growing your career with us