Strategic Advisor (Strategy) and Strategic Advisor (Research and Policy)-

Strategic Advisor (Strategy) and Strategic Advisor (Research and Policy)- Ref: 462

Full Time - Permanent

Are you a strategist or well-regarded policy analyst with strong experience in systems thinking, problem solving, and navigating ambiguity? If you’re looking for a new challenge, enjoy variety, and are invigorated by bringing people together then these will be the roles you’ve been looking for.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Strategic Advisors to join the Strategy and Growth Group to lead and support strategic work and projects across the Council to help make a difference for Kāpiti and its community.

We are after people with a general base of skills - critical thinking, agility, and wide-ranging experience in evidence-based analysis, including working with data, to develop advice to decision-makers and our community. You will have good influencing, facilitation, and communication and relationship management skills, and be comfortable engaging with stakeholders across Council and the community.

As a key team member of either the Strategy or Research and Policy teams in the Strategy and Growth Group you will be working on projects supporting the development and implementation of our district’s long-term vision, and blueprint on how to get there, including strategies, frameworks and place-based projects that will help us support and deliver on our community’s desired outcomes.

Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated understanding and experience of strategic concepts and/or a broad range of research and evaluation methodologies and tools, including the ability to effectively obtain, organise and analyse information.
• Ability to translate analysis and findings into compelling outputs and communicate key ideas in plain English – both verbally and written.
• Demonstrated professional ability to effectively influence, gain the trust and confidence of others, and work at with stakeholders at local, regional and national levels.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in the social sciences, or equivalent with at least 5 years' experience in a similar or related role.

Beautiful beaches and a short journey to or from Wellington make the Kāpiti Coast a great place to live and work. Working for the Kāpiti Coast District Council means being part of a caring, dynamic and effective customer-focused team who makes a positive difference in the community we serve. To find out more about where we are heading you can see our Long-Term Plan 2024-2034 consultation document here .

The Strategy and Growth Group has some big goals for setting our organisation, and our district, up for success and we are keen to bring on board passionate people who want to make a difference for our community.

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Gina Anderson-Lister, Manager Strategy or Hamish McGillivray, Manager Research and Policy, on 04 296 4700 or free phone 0800 486 486.

How to apply

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo the usual pre-employment checks, including drug and alcohol screening and criminal history. Please note you must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

*Before you apply, please ensure that you have the following documentation ready: your cover letter, CV, a copy of your work visa (if applicable) and Drivers Licence.