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.

Having recently undergone an organisational redesign to ensure that we have the right structure and resources in place to respond to the changing needs of our communities, and the unique environment that we operate in, we currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Team Leader Strategy and Organisational Planning.

This is a newly created role within our Strategy & Policy team and will be responsible for leading a team to assist in the development and implementation of strategy and assist in the effective and efficient coordination and delivery the Council's core planning and reporting activities. This includes what is required to fulfil its responsibilities under the Local Government Act 2002 and the Council's annual business planning cycle.

The role will also be responsible for ensuring the Council's planning and reporting processes meet statutory requirements and deliver transparent, integrated and high-quality plans and reports that align with strategic priorities and community outcomes.

If you have a tertiary qualification in policy, public administration, business management, environmental management, law or a related field, with proven experience (minimum 9 years) in strategy, managing people, business or corporate planning, or a related field, with a strong understanding of local government processes and demonstrated knowledge of the Local Government Act 2002, including experience in developing Long-term Plans, Annual Plans, and Annual Reports then you may be the person we are looking for.

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 $112,500 - $118,750.

Applications close: 8 June 2025