Permanent Full-Time

Are you a senior policy adviser with 3-5 years of experience, looking for new opportunity to apply and expand your experience? Imagine a role where you can directly impact your community, leading projects that truly make a difference—if this sounds like the change you’re after, keep reading!

The council’s role is to lead and represent the Kāpiti community, supporting decision making and promoting the economic, environmental and cultural wellbeing of the Coast.

The Research and Policy Team, housed in the Council’s Strategy and Growth Group, plays a key role in managing policy activity across the Council. This includes developing evidence and information to inform policy direction as well as, leading the development and review of Council’s policies and bylaws.

As a key member of the team, you will have the opportunity to lead a range of complex policy projects, as well as supporting the development of policy practice and processes across the team and Council. Working closely with a diverse array of stakeholders from staff, senior leaders, elected members, iwi partners and the local community will allow your relationship and communication skills to shine.

Some of the team’s current projects include reviewing the Freedom Camping Policy and Water Supply Bylaw, developing a local alcohol policy, and a refresh of the Council’s three-year Policy Work Programme.

We are looking for someone with impact, who can bring their experience from local or central government, or an equivalent analytical role, to help us achieve our community’s outcomes in a challenging and rewarding role.

Working for the Kāpiti Coast District Council means being part of a caring, dynamic and effective customer-focused team focused on making a positive difference in the community we serve. If you’d like to be part of the team, contact us now. 

How to apply

JacksonStone&Partners is delighted to be partnering with Kāpiti Coast District Council to appoint a Senior Policy Adviser for their Research and Policy team.

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Lennon Chee at [email protected] or call 021 244 0913.

Closing on Monday 2nd December 

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