The Horizons Region extends from Tararua in the east to Whanganui in the west, down to Horowhenua and up to Ruapehu. It’s a landscape as vast and varied as the over 220,000 people who call it home. Our responsibilities include managing the Region's natural resources, leading regional land transport planning, contracting passenger transport services and coordinating our Region's response to natural disasters. Some of our activities span several city and district council boundary lines and our jurisdiction extends 12 nautical miles out to sea. Our purpose is to create opportunities for the Region to grow economically and socially in a way that preserves or enhances agreed environmental and social values. Our vision is to be an organisation recognised for our expertise, innovation, science and leadership in making the Region a great place to live, work and play. At Horizons we know business success is driven by excellent people. We are committed to being a good employer and encourage a motivated and well-informed workforce. We have a strong focus on staff training, development and job satisfaction and consider ourselves an innovative organisation keen to further develop a safe and stimulating work environment. Check out our current vacancies here: http://www.horizons.govt.nz/careers/horizons-careers