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Senior Planner

Resource Consenting

Whanganui, New Zealand

Reference: 6720419

  • Competitive Salary
  • Relocation costs for the right candidate
  • Professional memberships and continued education support
  • Health and Wellbeing benefits

We are looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join the Council's
Resource Consenting Planning team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone who is innovative and ready to hit the ground running to support Council to meet our commitments to our community in a positive and collaborative way.

About the role

Reporting to the Planning Manager, the Senior Planner is responsible for:

  • Providing robust planning and consenting advice on large industrial, commercial & residential developments.
  • Representing council and RMA interests in pre-applications meetings and hearing meetings.
  • Providing sound, expert and robust advice on the Resource Management Act and the District Plan.
  • Developing partnerships within the organisation to meet customer needs and demonstrate a ‘customer first' culture within the team.
  • Supporting and participating in the long term and annual planning processes for Council when required.

What you will bring:

  • A tertiary qualification in resource management planning or a similar related qualification.
  • 3-5 years' experience in the planning field.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Be comfortable running pre-application meetings, engaging with the public and presenting at hearing committees.
  • Up to date knowledge of the Resource Management Act Legislation.

To Apply:

If you are eager to be part of our team, and you have what it takes to succeed in this role, we look forward to receiving your application.

Please note only applications submitted via Council's website will be accepted for this role. https://whanganuidc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies and enter Reference code 6720419

For more information about this role please contact Francisco Barraza on 06 349 3136.


Applications Close: 16 Feb 2025