Senior Policy Analyst/Policy Analyst

at  Clutha District Council

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.

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.

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

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