Planner | Shape Sustainable Growth & Community Policy

Recruitmenthub; Wairoa; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Communication

Te Tiriti o Waitangi understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Resource & Environmental Planning

Job description

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.