Planning Support Officer

Central App; Alexandra, Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog friendly workplace

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Social club

Additional leave

Job summary

Central Otago District Council is looking for a Planning Support Officer to provide administrative support to the Planning Team and Planning Support Team Leader, ensuring the smooth processing of resource consent applications and planning activities.

You will coordinate governance for hearings and commissioner processes while delivering excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders, in a flexible, dog-friendly workplace with a supportive team culture and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience in a professional office environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Customer-focused approach with attention to detail.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Dog-friendly workplace and social club available.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support throughout the resource consent process, including notifications.
• Assist customers with planning enquiries, property information requests, and district plan matters.
• Coordinate hearings administration, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and secretarial support.
• Process invoices, reconcile accounts, and raise purchase orders.
• Maintain and update planning templates and records.
• Support District Plan reviews, changes, and hearing processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication

Customer-focused

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Listed: 19 Oct 2026

Are you an organised administrator with exceptional customer service skills and a keen eye for detail?

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?

Join our Planning Team and play a vital role in supporting the growth and development of Central Otago.

As our Planning Support Officer, you will provide administrative support to the Planning Team and Planning Support Team Leader, helping ensure the smooth and efficient processing of resource consent applications and planning activities. You will coordinate governance and administrative functions for hearings and commissioner processes while delivering excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Job Description

• Provide administrative support throughout the resource consent process, including public and limited notifications.
• Assist customers with planning enquiries, property information requests, and district plan matters.
• Coordinate hearings administration, including agenda preparation, minute-taking, and secretarial support.
• Process invoices, reconcile accounts, and raise purchase orders.
• Maintain and update planning templates and records.
• Support District Plan reviews, changes, and hearing processes.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Previous administration experience in a professional office environment.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Customer-focused approach and attention to detail.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Dog friendly workplace
• An active social club
• Learning and development opportunities
• Supportive team culture
• Additional leave

About our Organisation:

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.

Any enquiries about this role please email us