• Strategy, policy and planning – grappling with complex issues
• Strategic transport planning and investment for Canterbury
• Join an organisation that promotes the wellbeing of communities

Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury is the Regional Council for the largest region in Aotearoa New Zealand. We are committed to working in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region. 
Our mahi/work focuses on the delivery of three core services to the Waitaha/Canterbury community: (Environmental Regulation and Protection; Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards; and Public Transport) and we are guided by our strategic pou of:

• Putting the community and our customers at the heart of everything we do; 
• Growing our relationship with mana whenua into a true partnership; 
• Maturing our governance model and understanding of our political environment;
• Removing pain for our people (and customers) by improving our systems and processes.

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role
Joining a small team of advisors tasked with delivering the regional transport strategy and planning functions of the Council, this role provides the opportunity to think strategically and work closely with other councils, government agencies, ministries and mana whenua to improve the transport outcomes for Canterbury and the wider South Island.
More specifically, in this role you will:

• Contribute to our statutory work on the Canterbury Regional Land Transport Plan
• Develop and deliver high-quality strategic and policy advice on a range of transport issues
• Lead multi-stakeholder projects and initiatives for Canterbury and the South Island
• Work closely with the Council’s Public Transport Strategy team
• Provide advice to senior leaders and elected members, including the Canterbury Regional Transport Committee and the South Island Regional Transport Committee Chairs Group
• Develop collaborative working relationships, inside and outside the organisation
• Embrace and contribute to our positive team and organisational culture 

Mou | About You
You’ll be a professional with at least five years of relevant experience in the public or private sector. You’ll be highly motivated, outcomes-focused, and enjoy working in a collaborative environment to achieve outcomes. Our ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative
• The ability to apply long-term, strategic thinking to complex issues
• The ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships
• Experience in successfully managing projectsnd programmes of work
• High standards of written and presentation skills
• The ability, or the willingness to develop an ability, to engage confidently with rūnanga and understand the goals of Ngāi Tahu
• Knowledge of the transport planning sector, although this is not a pre-requisite for this role

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury  

We are privileged to be working with Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga, stakeholders, and our wider community. 

Our mahi is underpinned by our values of Kaitiakitanga/Stewardship, Pononga/Integrity, Manaakitanga/People First, Whanaungatanga/Collaboration, and Māiatanga/Can Do. 

Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information 
For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Sam Bellamy, 027 626 3718.
Applications close on Sunday 27 April.  Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.   
Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.  
We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can