Clutha District Council is seeking a Senior Policy Analyst or a Policy Analyst to make a real impact within our Strategic Planning and Policy Team. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a small team working across all aspects of Council's strategic planning and policy functions, together with working with senior management, staff, councillors and the community.

In this role, you will:

• Contribute to strategic planning and development
• Build collaborative relationships both internally and externally
• Encourage engagement through consultations and communications with stakeholders, elected member, staff and community
• Monitor legislative requirements and statutory obligations of Council

Key Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g. Public Policy, Business, Science, Arts, Economics, Law, Planning).
• Minimum of three years' local government experience or in a directly relatable role.
• Strong computer skills including both literacy and competency in the Microsoft Office suite of programs (particularly Word and Excel).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret, analyse and present information, with language and terminology appropriate to the characteristics and needs of the audience; as well ability to contribute to, or coordinate projects.
• Ability to work across the organisation in order to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to projects.

About the Clutha District Council:

At Clutha District Council, we are committed to empowering our community to thrive while preserving our spaces for future generations. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and confident in their roles.

About the Clutha District:

The Clutha District, spanning over 6,700 square kilometres in the lower South Island, offers breathtaking scenery from coast to mountains. Enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, affordable housing, and a friendly community, fostering an ideal work-life balance. Conveniently located near Central Otago and Dunedin, with its international airport and university, and bordered by the stunning Catlins, renowned for its waterfalls, wildlife, rainforest, and surf-worthy beaches.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community.
• Supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Great work-life balance.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

If this role sounds like what you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you!

We will be assessing applications as they are received, so apply now!