Christchurch City Council Looking for Policy Analyst at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Full Time

About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

Christchurch faces an exciting and dynamic future and the Christchurch City Council is playing a leading role in helping map what that future looks like. The Council’s Strategic Policy and Resilience Unit supports the Council to plan for the future, at a time when it sometimes seems the only constant is change.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

The Strategic Policy Team’s work programme covers strategic direction-setting, policy development and bylaws management and review. This role has a broad focus , dealing with regulatory processes, providing advice on strategy, policy and bylaws issues and supporting the Council’s work with key partners. You will bring your policy or bylaws experience and strategic lens to this role, contributing to analysing complex policy issues and helping to form recommendations on bylaws and policy reviews. Your value-add will be your ability to analyse evidence, clearly articulate the desired outcome and collaborate effectively.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

Familiarity With Strategic Policy Development And Implementation Is Key And An Understanding Of The Local Government Act Valuable. Experience With Bylaws Development And Review Would Also Be Very Valuable. Developing Effective And Influential Relationships Will Be a Strength As Will Your Confidence In Working With Managers, Stakeholders And Elected Members. You Will Also Have

• Bachelor’s degree qualification in a policy, legal or related discipline
• Minimum three years’ experience in the preparation of policy or bylaws advice in the public or private sector
• Experience with and understanding of public consultation processes
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research processes

What’s in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Working For The Christchurch City Council Allows You To Contribute Directly To The Community And Make a Positive Impact On The Lives Of Residents And Visitors. You Will Also Benefit From

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements – WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration – exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits – a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

In our team each day will offer you variety, as you’ll enjoy involvement in complex and interesting work to assist with positioning of the City for the future.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at [email protected]

Hours of work – 37.5 – 40 hours per week

Position – Permanent

Location – This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices – 53 Hereford Street

Salary – The salary band for this position goes from $88,003 – $97,781 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.