Intermediate Planner: Shape Urban & Rural Growth

Central Otago District Council; Alexandra; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Otago District Council is seeking a capable and motivated Intermediate Planner to join our Planning team. This role offers the opportunity to apply your planning experience across a diverse range of urban, rural, subdivision and development proposals in one of New Zealand's most distinctive regions.

You will contribute to high-quality planning outcomes while being supported by an experienced and collaborative team.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Planning, Resource Management or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in resource management planning, ideally within local government or a similar regulatory environment.
• A sound working knowledge of the Resource Management Act, district plans and the resource consent process.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process a varied portfolio of resource consent applications.
• Provide sound planning advice to applicants, consultants, internal teams and the community.
• Prepare planning reports, recommendations and correspondence.
• Support hearings, pre-application discussions and inter-team collaboration as required.

Skills

Planning experience

RMA knowledge

Reports writing

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary qualification in Planning/Resource Management

Tools

Document management systems

Job description

Central Otago District Council is seeking a capable and motivated Intermediate Planner to join our Planning team. This role offers the opportunity to apply your planning experience across a diverse range of urban, rural, subdivision and development proposals in one of New Zealand's most distinctive regions.

You will contribute to high-quality planning outcomes while being supported by an experienced and collaborative team.