Planner

Timaru District Council; Timaru; On-site; NZD 71,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Timaru District Council is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic planner to join our highly skilled team, focusing on RMA functions and delivering efficient resource consent processes for a growing district. You will hold a relevant tertiary qualification with a Planning or Resource Management focus and have sound knowledge of the RMA and Local Government.

This is a permanent role offering 40 hours per week and a salary range of NZD 71,097 to NZD 83,644 per year.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of the RMA and Local Government.
• A relevant tertiary qualification with a Planning or Resource Management focus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a seamless and timely resource consent process.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on urban and rural development projects.
• Work on heritage, significant natural areas and outstanding landscapes.

Skills

RMA knowledge

Local Government

Education

Planning/Resource Management focus

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Timaru DistrictCouncil is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic planner!

If you want to kick-start your career in a highly skilled team and play a key role in the development of our thriving district – this role is for you. Or if you already have some experience, thenTimaru is a place where it's easy to achieve an enviable lifestyle withouthaving to compromise your career.

Working as aPlanner will put you at the forefront of Council's RMA functions andregulations. You will be future-focused and committed to delivering enduringsolutions for our growing community.

Your challengewill be delivering a seamless and timely resource consent process to ourcustomers. This role guarantees diversity and growth; collaborate withstakeholders and work on various urban and rural development, industrialexpansions and projects involving heritage, significant natural areas andoutstanding landscapes.

We are looking foran individual with sound knowledge of the RMA and Local Government. By way ofbackground, you will hold a relevant tertiary qualification with a Planning orResource Management focus.

Learn from some ofthe best, hone your skills, and grow your career. If this sounds like a greatopportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you!

This is a permanent role and offers 40 hours per week.The annual salary for this role is $71,097.02 - $83,643.55 per annum. Checkout a copy of the position description here: https://www.timaru.govt.nz/resources/pulse/Position-Description-Planner-August-2026.pdf .For further information please email us ******@timdc.govt.nz.

You must have the right to live and work in thislocation to apply for this job.

Applications close at 5:00pm, 13th June 2026.

The District

Nau mai haere mai, welcometo the Timaru District. Te Tihi o Maruis a thriving and innovative community. It is the centralhub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with agrowing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primarysectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access tomountains, rivers and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination forrecreational, sporting and cultural pursuits.

Let's not forgetabout that 7 minute commute to work!

The Organisation

Te Kaunihera ā Rohe o Te Tihi o Maruaims to enable democratic local decision-making and actionby, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic,environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present andfor the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of rolesfrom front facing community to support and technical specialists.

www.vtdevelopment.co.nz celebrates all the things we love aboutliving in Timaru, from our affordable houses, to our easy commute, fantasticlifestyle and our successes. Come and join the story!