Planners (Town Planning)
Job No:
157602
Location:
Whanganui
- Are you a graduate, experienced or senior planner looking to join a progressive district council?
- Excellent opportunity to progress your planning career with ongoing training and development opportunities.
- Attractive salary of $57,000 - $85,000 and benefits on offer.
Whanganui District Council provides services for the approximately 48,000 residents of the Whanganui District area, located on the southwest coast of the North Island of New Zealand. They are committed to protecting and preserving their exceptional heritage and beautiful environment whilst working with the community to drive significant social and economic growth.
We are looking for suitably qualified planners to join our tight-knit, welcoming team in our Whanganui Offices. These critical roles will see successful candidates turn ideas into proposals and then be responsible for implementing those proposals.
What we have planned for you
In addition to the chance to join a passionate, vibrant workplace in this picturesque part of the North Island, you will receive an attractive salary of $57,000 - $85,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications). In addition, you will enjoy the following benefits:
- Ongoing training and development, including funded external training;
- Mentoring and coaching from senior staff;
- Flexible work arrangements; and
- Ability to have ownership of the entire proposal process.
Additionally, you will enjoy the great lifestyle Whanganui offers with a vibrant arts and cultural scene and access to fantastic outdoor recreational activities with mountains, national parks, rivers and the sea all at your doorstep.
What you will help to develop
Working within the Regulatory & Planning department, these roles will see you involved in assessing, managing and monitoring of applications for land use and subdivision consent. Providing advice on these matters, you will assist with compliance related to District Planning matters. The key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:
- Creating Land Information Memorandums (LIM’s)
- Undertaking Long Term and Annual Planning Process
- Emergency Management
- Ensure statutory compliance with conditions set by Council as the Consent Authority
- Monitoring and enforcement of legislation and regulations
Additionally, the Senior planner will be responsible for:
- Environment Court processes such as mediation and hearings
- Setting and monitoring budgets
For more information on these roles, please click Graduate Planner, Planner or Senior Planner.
What you will bring to the role
While we are open to candidates with a wide degree of experience, you will bring a tertiary qualification in Town Planning, Surveying or closely related discipline to the position. Experience gained in local government or project management roles will be highly regarded.
Creative with the ability to develop unique solutions to complex problems, you will be proactive in your approach to the planning process, ensuring accountability for the outcomes achieved. Your strong knowledge of the relevant legislation and regulations, especially the Resource Management Act, will enable you to provide clear and accurate information to internal and external stakeholders at all times.
You will adopt the Whanganui District Council's purpose; Sustaining, Supporting, Preserving and Protecting when undertaking the responsibilities of the role.
If this sounds like an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of Whanganui District Council, click Apply Now.