Planning Support Officer - Flexible, Dog-Friendly Admin Pro

Central Otago District Council; Alexandra; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Dog friendly workplace

Active social club

Learning and development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Wellbeing programme

Additional leave

Job summary

Central Otago District Council in Alexandra, NZ, is seeking a Planning Support Officer to provide administrative support to the Planning Team and Planning Support Team Leader. The role focuses on processing resource consent applications, hearings coordination, invoicing, and maintaining planning templates.

The position is full-time and on-site, with responsibilities spanning customer enquiries, public notifications, and district plan matters.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Job description

Central Otago District Council in Alexandra, NZ, is seeking a Planning Support Officer to provide administrative support to the Planning Team and Planning Support Team Leader. The role focuses on processing resource consent applications, hearings coordination, invoicing, and maintaining planning templates.

The position is full-time and on-site, with responsibilities spanning customer enquiries, public notifications, and district plan matters.