Strategy & Policy Assistant

In partnership with our community, Environment Southland (Southland Regional Council) is responsible for the sustainable management of Southland's natural resources - our land, our water, our air and our coast. As a Regional Council we operate across a large geographical region which extends from Stewart Island to Fiordland.

Working at Environment Southland requires all of our staff to uphold the council's Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities as part of their day-to-day role. This might be through the appropriate delivery of functions through various legislation where Te Tiriti o Waitangi or partnering with mana whenua is required or upholding the commitments that our elected councillors have made to Ngāi Tahu ki Murihiku through the Charter of Understanding.

Due to a promotion, we are looking for an experienced Strategy and Policy Assistant to join our Policy team. Emphasis is on:

• Providing support for Strategy and Policy team projects, carrying out research, writing, editing and reviewing documents.
• Provide general administrative support to the team to enable the development of robust solutions for policy issues and to support regional planning submission, hearing and decision processes

Knowledge/Experience

• Appropriate tertiary qualification such as a Certificate in Business Administration and Computing (level 5) or equivalent would be desirable
• Minimum 4 years' experience working with a group of people in a similar role
• Sound computer skills with competence using the Microsoft Office Suite and database management
• Experience with, or willingness to learn, regional council specific software programmes
• A general knowledge of the Resource Management Act 1991
• Highly accurate and keen eye for detail.
• Full current driver's license

We have a lifestyle that is second to none, with easy access to beaches, rivers, lakes, ski fields, national parks and first-class sports facilities. We pride ourselves on the support we give our team to ensure a good work‑life balance is a priority. And with affordable real estate, short commutes and a great range of schools on offer there is something here for everyone!

Please upload your CV and cover letter. Your cover letter will be a key part of our assessment process, so please highlight how your experience relates to the key skills required for this role.

An initial offer of remuneration will be made within the range of $71,370. - $75,355.

Applications close: 5 October 2025

To apply for this job go to: https://environmentsouthland.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6809954.