About the role
South Wairarapa District Council is seeking an Intermediate/or Senior Planner to join our dynamic team in Martinborough. We are open to appointing at either the Intermediate or Senior level, depending on the skills, experience and capabilities of the successful candidate. In this full-time position, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future development of our vibrant local community.
What you'll be doing
Involvement in planning policy including the roll out of the Proposed District Plan and development of a spatial plan
Growth/Strategic planning including involvement in private plan changes
Resource consent decision making and reporting
Staying up to date with changes in planning legislation and best practices
Mentoring and coaching more junior staff to support their development and contribute to team growth.
Our ideal candidate will have the following:
Degree or higher qualification in Resource Management / Planning or a closely allied field and preferably membership of the NZ Planning Institute
Recent experience in resource consents, District Plan Policy and strategic planning processes
A sound working knowledge of the Resource Management Act and its practical implementation. An awareness and understanding of the relationship of the planning legislation with other development related legislation
Excellent communication both written and oral
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and stakeholders
Alignment with SWDC values: Pride, Manaakitanga, Collaboration, Customer-First
Current clean full driver's licence
What we offer
At South Wairarapa District Council, we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters professional growth and development. You'll have access to a range of benefits, including:
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
Five weeks Annual Leave
Professional development opportunities
Access to health and wellbeing initiatives
Life Insurance
An opportunity to contribute to the vibrant local community and make a lasting impact
About us
South Wairarapa District Council is a local government authority responsible for the management and development of the South Wairarapa region. We are committed to creating a thriving, sustainable and resilient community through manaakitanga and kaitiakitanga to enhance the quality of life for our residents. Our partnership with mana whenua is important to us, with effective participation and a focus for shared decision making. We are dedicated to the continuous improvement and innovation to our service and customer delivery.
If you are a passionate, experienced planning professional who is eager to contribute to the development of the South Wairarapa region, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. For further information, including the Position Description, please visit our Careers page on our website. You'll also find details about how to get in touch with our People and Culture team if you have any questions about the role. We'll be reviewing applications as we receive them, therefore if you are interested in being part of our team do not delay, apply now!
Tangata ako ana i te kāenga, te tūranga ki te marae, tau ana. –
A person nurtured in the community contributes strongly to society.