Resource Management Planner

Selwyn District Council

Rolleston, Canterbury
Permanent
Full-time

18 days ago

Permanent and an 8month fixed term opportunities available.

About the role/s:Selwyn is growing and developing at a rapid pace; with a large rural area spanning the high country to the plains, as well as fast urban growth, this role offers a huge variety of planning work covering a range of issues. In this role you will:

Process resource consent applications and related approvals
Provide Resource Management Act and District Plan information along with technical advice to customers via phone, email and in person
Prepare and present evidence as an expert witness as required. Undertake research in support of planning related appeals or proceedings
Deliver planning input to Land Information Memoranda and Building Consent processes
Liaise with other Council teams to provide feedback and support on plan changes, policy formulation, plan effectiveness monitoring, resource consent monitoring, and compliance and enforcement matters.

About you:As an experienced Resource Management Planner, you will hold a tertiary qualification in Urban/Regional Planning, Resource Management or a related discipline which is recognised by the NZPI.You will also have:

Practical experience in planning or resource management
High organisational skills
Strong attention to detail
Excellent digital literacy
Great verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

We are also open to hearing from Student and Graduates Planners, as we offer excellent training and progression.What we can offer:Based at our Rolleston Head Office with flexible working options and a great range of benefits for staff including:

Support with CPD to gain and retain membership with the NZPI
Great work-life balance with the flexibility to work in with your lifestyle
Life insurance
Wellbeing and volunteer leave
Three days of paid leave between Christmas and New Year
Discounts with local and national businesses
Career coaching and development

About us:Selwyn is one of the fastest-growing districts in New Zealand. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow.Our head office is based in Rolleston (only 25km from Christchurch), which offers an enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers and hills that make up Canterbury's stunning landscape.Our values are important to us and represent the way we work: · Be a good human · Be brave - Think differently · Better together- Make it happen for Selwyn.We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.Applications Close: 28 Apr 2024

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