Planner | Kaiwhakamahere

Recruitmenthub; Wairoa; In loco; NZD 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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Wairoa District Council is seeking a motivated Planner to join the Planning and Regulatory team in Wairoa, NZ. The role focuses on resource consent processing, policy development, and environmental stewardship to support sustainable district growth.

The Planner works closely with the Group Manager and planning team to deliver planning functions, including compliance monitoring and reporting, with emphasis on engaging iwi, hapū, and community stakeholders.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Resource and Environmental Planning or related discipline.
• Sound knowledge of the Resource Management Act and associated planning legislation.
• Strong analytical, research, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and communicate planning matters clearly and practically.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and tangata whenua partnerships.

Mansioni

• Process resource consent and planning applications within legislative requirements and timeframes.
• Conduct site visits, assessments, consultations, and prepare planning reports and recommendations.
• Monitor resource consent conditions and respond to compliance matters.
• Contribute to review and development of the District Plan and planning policies.
• Build positive relationships with iwi, hapū, community groups, agencies, consultants, and developers.
• Support community participation in planning processes and environmental initiatives.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Communication

Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Resource & Environmental Planning

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See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.

Planner | Kaiwhakamahere

Wairoa, New Zealand

Reference: 6939359

Wairoa District Council is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Planner to join our Planning and Regulatory team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the sustainable growth and development of our district while helping shape the future of our community through planning policy, resource management, and environmental stewardship.

Working closely with the Group Manager and the wider planning team, you will play a key role in delivering a broad range of planning functions, including resource consent processing, compliance monitoring, district plan review, policy development, and community engagement.

About the Role

As Planner, you will be responsible for:

• Processing resource consent and planning applications in accordance with legislative requirements and statutory timeframes.
• Undertaking site visits, assessments, consultation, and preparing planning reports and recommendations.
• Monitoring resource consent conditions and responding to compliance matters.
• Contributing to the review and development of the District Plan and associated planning policies.
• Building positive relationships with iwi, hapū, community groups, government agencies, consultants, developers, and other stakeholders.
• Supporting community participation in planning processes and environmental initiatives.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Resource and Environmental Planning or a related discipline.
• Sound knowledge and practical application of the Resource Management Act and associated planning legislation.
• Strong analytical, research, and report-writing skills.
• The ability to interpret legislation and communicate complex planning matters in a clear and practical way.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and statutory deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and an appreciation of working alongside tangata whenua.

Why Join Us?

At Wairoa District Council, you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse and meaningful projects that directly influence the future of our district. You'll be part of a supportive team environment where your expertise and ideas are valued, and where professional development is encouraged.

If you're passionate about planning, community outcomes, and making a positive difference, we'd love to hear from you.