Planning Support Officer

Central Otago District Council; Alexandra; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dog friendly workplace

Active social club

Learning and development opportunities

Additional leave

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Central Otago District Council is seeking a Planning Support Officer to provide administrative support to the Planning Team and Planning Support Team Leader. You will help ensure the smooth processing of resource consent applications and planning activities, while delivering exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

You will coordinate hearings administration, prepare agendas, take minutes, and support commissioners.

Qualifications

• 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
• Active social club
• Learning and development opportunities
• Supportive team culture
• Additional leave

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Planning Team and Planning Support Team Leader, ensuring smooth processing of resource consent applications and planning activities.
• Coordinate governance and administrative functions for hearings and commissioner processes with excellent customer service.
• Assist customers with planning enquiries, property information requests, and district plan matters.
• Process invoices, reconcile accounts, and raise purchase orders.
• Maintain and update planning templates and records.
• Support District Plan reviews, changes, and hearing processes.

Skills

Administrative support

Communication

Organisation

Time management

Customer service

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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.

• 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.
• 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.

At the Central Otago District Council, our work is grounded in a shared purpose — strengthening our communities and supporting the future of this remarkable region. As the local authority for Central Otago, we provide essential services such as roading, water, wastewater, waste management, and community facilities, including parks, libraries, and recreational spaces, helping ensure our district remains safe, connected, and vibrant. We also uphold important regulatory responsibilities, from building and resource management to environmental health and dog control, supporting sustainable development and community wellbeing across the district.

At the Central Otago District Council, our work is grounded in a shared purpose — strengthening our communities and supporting the future of this remarkable region. As the local authority for Central Otago, we provide essential services such as roading, water, wastewater, waste management, and community facilities, including parks, libraries, and recreational spaces, helping ensure our district remains safe, connected, and vibrant. We also uphold important regulatory responsibilities, from building and resource management to environmental health and dog control, supporting sustainable development and community wellbeing across the district.