This position sits within the Infrastructure and Assets Group who from planning to maintenance, are dedicated to delivering resilient infrastructure and services that enrich lives today and ensure a thriving future for our community.

He angituutanga: The opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Environmental Policy Analyst with experience in the three waters space to join our Planning, Strategy and Programming team.

As our Environmental Policy Analyst, you will monitor and analyse external policy, legislation, and internal strategic issues which impact the waters business. 

You will proactively implement improvements to internal strategies, policies, bylaws and processes. Through collaboration with iwi partners and key stakeholders you'll ensure that Council's water strategies align with strategic objectives. 

Using your project management and planning experience you’ll provide support and advice to the broader waters team around the resource consent applications of our water activities (e.g. Wastewater Treatment Plants, Water Abstraction).

This is a varied role and on any given day you might be out around the business talking to stakeholders, writing reports and submissions or even presenting recommendations at elected member committees.

Our team are super flexible and work autonomously. You’ll be able to work from home when it suits around the business needs. Come and join a dynamic team that has some big projects in the pipeline.

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• 3+ years’ experience in water, wastewater or storm water policy analysis and development.
• Relevant tertiary qualification that includes study of environmental or policy analysis and planning.
• Advanced communication skills both verbally and written (including with technical information)
• You are an analytical and critical thinker that can approach situations from a non-biased position
• Thrive when you are organised and structured but still adaptable to changes
• Naturally curious - you seek information out from stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Respect differing opinions and values

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary? 

Competitive remuneration from $90K per annum with an annual salary review.

We can offer relocation allowance to assist in moving to Hamilton (New Zealand's fastest growing city!).

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer 

• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now! 

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Applications close on the 06/03/2025.

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. 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. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.