Planning Officer (Intermediate)

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.

Key Responsibilities:

As an Intermediate Planner within our Planning team, you will manage and process a varied portfolio of resource consent applications and provide sound planning advice to applicants, consultants, internal teams and the community.

The role will include work across areas such as:

• Urban and rural land use and subdivision developments
• Assessing effects and development implications for heritage buildings and heritage precincts
• Industrial, commercial and residential growth projects
• Planning matters relating to significant and outstanding natural landscapes
• Preparing clear planning reports, recommendations and correspondence
• Supporting hearings, pre-application discussions and inter-team collaboration as required

You will be expected to manage your own workload, exercise sound judgement and contribute positively to a team focused on practical, well-reasoned and customer-focused planning outcomes.

About you:

• 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
• Ability to assess environmental effects, interpret planning provisions and prepare clear, robust reports
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging with applicants, consultants, stakeholders and the public
• Good computer literacy and the ability to work effectively with planning and document management systems
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and statutory timeframes
• A solutions-focused approach, sound judgement and a willingness to contribute to a positive team culture
• Membership, or eligibility for membership, of the New Zealand Planning Institute would be an advantage
• Dog friendly workplace
• An active social club
• Learning and development opportunities
• Supportive team culture
• Additional leave

About us:

Here at Central Otago District Council, we are a team with a common goal – to make a meaningful impact on our community and shaping the future of this remarkable region. Joining CODC means more than just finding a new workplace; it’s about becoming a part of a network of forward-thinking individuals who are passionate about creating a positive and enjoyable work environment every day.

As a values-based organisation, we centre our work on our whakataukī: ‘Me manaaki tētahi ki tētahi, me pakihiwitahi te tū – kia haere tahi ai tātou’ - Respect each other, stand shoulder to shoulder – So that we may travel on this journey together.