Senior Policy Analyst/Policy Analyst Job at Bay of Plenty Regional Council, Bay of Plenty
- Location:
- Bay of Plenty
- Classification:
- Government & Defence
- Regional Council
Want more for your policy experience?See what the Bay of Plenty Regional Council has to offer. Come and live in a region where most people holiday. Were looking for smart thinkers, people who are quick to pick up new ideas and who thrive on variety. The Regional Council is looking ideally for a number of talented people with a mix of skills, experiences and backgrounds to join our teams. Were looking for people who love to think strategically and drive policy issues forward.Opportunities exist in the teams that lead policy advice on local government issues and the natural environment. This is a chance to think about interesting and topical areas including:
- Natural resources policy and regulation
- Improving water quality in Rotorua Lakes
- Social marketing to improve environmental conditions
- Local Government policy
- Development of corporate planning documents like annual plans and ten year plans
- Energy and Climate Change issues
- Infrastructure development
In these roles you will be reporting to managers who are fair and supportive. We will teach you and allow you to lead. Were looking for policy professionals who understand the thinking behind policy development and analysis. You will of course have excellent critical thinking and writing skills. You will enjoy working across regulatory and non-regulatory issues. You will know how to front communications with a wide range of passionate stakeholders. You will need to have excellent relationship skills, a relevant tertiary qualification, a willingness to learn and a drive for success. Successful applicants may be based in Tauranga, Rotorua or Whakatane, this will be discussed at interview.Applications close at 5pm on Friday 29 July 2011, and will be accepted online at www.boprc.govt.nz Copies of the position descriptions are available from our website www.boprc.govt.nz For all other queries phone 0800 884 880 and ask for Jess Thomson (natural environment) or Shelley Hey, (local government issues).