Compliance,Consents and Contracts,Executive & Strategic Management
The West Coast Region (Te Kaunihera Whakakotahi o Te Tai Poutini) extends over a distance of 600 km from Kahurangi Point in the north to Awarua Point in the south. The fifth largest region in New Zealand, it is bounded in the east by the Southern Alps and in the west by the Tasman Sea. Nature has endowed the Region with a spectacular environment, with over 80 per cent of the land area under Department of Conservation stewardship.
Within this vast natural setting, the West Coast Regional Council plays a pivotal role in managing the environment from an economic, social, cultural and sustainability perspective. This ensures the community and its future generations will continue to appreciate the work opportunities, environment, spectacular outdoors and life balance offered in this stunning part of New Zealand.
Job Description
Strategic focus delivering regulatory compliance that ‘makes sense’
Collaboration across the West Coast to support Te Tai o Poutini (One District) Plan
About The Council: The West Coast Regional Council (WCRC) is responsible for managing the natural resource of Te Tai Poutini – the West Coast. This includes regional planning, consenting and compliance activities to manage land use, water, soil, air quality and the coastal environment. The Council also responds to pollution events and takes an active role in minimising risks from natural hazards and supporting communities with the provision of flood and erosion protection.
WCRC’s vision is to work with the people of the West Coast to sustainably manage the environment for the social, cultural and economic well-being of present and future generations.
About the Role: Reporting to the CEO, the Group Manager – Regulatory and Policy plays a key role in the strategic leadership of the WCRC.
Leading a team of 20, the Group Manager is responsible for overseeing the council's regulatory compliance processes and leading the Policy, Consents, and Compliance teams.
Desired Skills and Experience
About You: You will be used to leading a successful team, using your positive people leadership experience to actively share knowledge, experience and skills fostering the professional and personal development of others.
As the ideal candidate you will have significant experience in, and a deep understanding of, developing and implementing regulatory policy and processes at a local or national government level.
A strategic leader, you will have a passion for contributing to the region’s sustainability through the practical application of the RMA and its proposed changes.
A confident communicator and negotiator, who is well versed in stakeholder management, you will be able to publicly advocate for the WCRC and the region’s interests forming productive and relationships of value with key local, regional and national stakeholders including government agencies, NGOs and community groups.
In addition, you will have:
A degree in Law, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Urban Planning, or a related field.
Experience with the Resource Management Act and other relevant local and national regulations.
Experience in emergency management and working with environmental legislation and standards.
How to Apply:
To apply in strict confidence now email your cover letter and CV tocvchc@sheffield.co.nzquoting 8969SIsk. Applications close on 16 May 2025. Emails will be electronically acknowledged, and further correspondence may be by email.
For more information please phone Jane Pollitt on +64 3 353 4354.
