Policy Manager Taranaki Regional Council location Taranaki. $138,397 - $162,820 per annum, including KiwiSaver.

About us our people love working here because we are an enthusiastic team, with a diverse range of skills and experience, who are all rowing in the same direction. We are all passionate about making a positive difference for our community, both now and for our future generations. What drives us is making Taranaki the best place in Aotearoa, New Zealand to live, play and do business!

Our main office is based right in the centre of the region, right under our maunga (mountain), in Stratford. Living and working here means you have all the big city benefits, along with a rural lifestyle, and quick access to the sea, and breathtaking country.

Mission & values our mission is to work for a thriving Taranaki by promoting the sustainable use, development and protection of our natural and physical resources, and advocating for the region’s best interests.

We are committed to providing a service first approach to the public and regional community, and in doing so aim to continue to better the quality of our performance while working safely, sustaining effective communication and teamwork, having the initiative and right to make mistakes, holding accountability for improvement, being results-driven, and holding high job satisfaction.

Watch the video to find out more about Taranaki Regional Council's kaupapa, culture and the impact of our mahi.

About the role the Policy Manager is responsible for leading and managing the Council’s policy function and providing leadership to the Policy Team to achieve the levels of service set out in the Long-Term Plan (LTP). The role is to foster a positive team environment where team members are empowered to succeed, achieve results and are committed to personal and professional growth.

The Policy Manager leads and grows a team of 6 direct reports by providing vision and purpose, setting expectations and work programmes that are aligned with the Taranaki Regional Council’s strategic directions.