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🥝 Senior Advisor Local Government

Environment Southland | invercargill city, New-Zealand | Posted June 27, 2026

Job Description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Advisor Local Government.

Job Overview

This role is within our Strategy & Policy team, and plays a vital role to ensure that the Council meets its statutory obligations under the Local Government Act 2002. Working closely with the Team Leader, you will provide expertise to key statutory processes, including the development of the Long‑term Plan (LTP), Annual Plan and Annual Report, and policy reviews.

Qualifications

If you have a tertiary qualification in policy, public administration, law, business management or a related field, with proven experience (7+ years) in local government, statutory planning or policy and a strong understanding of the Local Government Act 2002 and related legislative frameworks then you may be the person we are looking for.

Remuneration

An initial offer of remuneration will be made within the range of $102,240 - $107,920.

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