Planning Team Leader

Clutha District Council; Balclutha; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clutha District Council is seeking a motivated Planning Team Leader to guide and develop the Planning Team in Balclutha, NZ. The role focuses on leading resource management planning and consent processing to support the district’s development wishes.

You will oversee the Resource Management Planning functions, drive the consent planning program, and ensure timely processing of resource consent applications, working closely with council staff and community stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in resource management.
• Minimum 5 years experience in Resource Management or similar.
• Sound practical experience in Local Government or relevant private sector.
• Ability to build positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the Resource Management Planning functions
• Manage and deliver the Consent Planning function of Council
• Process resource consent applications

Skills

Relationship building

Leadership

Team leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in resource management

Job description

We’re looking for a motivated Planning Team Leader to manage and lead our Planning Team.

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for the Resource Management Planning functions
• Manage and deliver the Consent Planning function of Council
• Process resource consent applications

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a recognised tertiary qualification in resource management
• Has 5 years minimum experience in Resource Management or similar role
• Has sound practical experience in Local Government or relevant private sector experience
• Can build positive working relationships

Why join us?

• Make a real difference in supporting our community by delivering planning services and projects that support the Clutha District
• Be part of a supportive, collaborative and inclusive workplace
• Enjoy a role that offers real variety and purpose

If this sounds like the role for you, join us and play a key role in helping deliver great planning services for the Clutha District.

For further information about the role, please view the full job description via the following link: Planning Team Leader Vacancy Information and JD

This role will close on Sunday 11 October 2026, but we will be assessing applications as they are received,