The Dunedin City Council (DCC) takes great pride in delivering a broad range of services to the communities of this unique and fascinating city. From our roads to recycling, public libraries and pools, water supply to walking tracks, and everything in between, DCC's people are talented and committed to serving their city. The Opportunity Dunedin City Council is seeking a Corporate Planner. We are searching for a positive and proactive individual who will work well within a team environment. In this role, you will have the opportunity to help shape our organisation as we grow Dunedin to be "one of the world's great small cities". We pride ourselves on our values - outstanding, upstanding, upfront and upbeat, as we work together to serve our Dunedin community. You will have a strong understanding of planning processes with high attention to detail and accuracy. A background in corporate planning experience, project management and knowledge of policy and strategic development is essential. Experience in local government is also essential, and an ability to demonstrate an understanding of the Treaty of Waitangi / Te Tiriti o Waitangi is highly desirable. To be successful in this role, you will have: 5+ years proven experience working in a demanding environment Strong experience in project management including leading projects A relevant tertiary qualification Solid experience in working with people in complex projects Strong critical and problem-solving skills Excellent communication skills A 'can do' attitude and be self-motivated This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and develop your skills further. We will offer you a variety of interesting and challenging work including being involved in the preparation of our annual report, long term plan, annual plan, reporting, providing data analysis and information support, and preparing papers. If you are ready for your next challenge and you believe you have what it takes to succeed in this role, we look forward to hearing from you. What we offer A great team environment 5 weeks annual leave Additional long service leave after qualifying periods Parental leave benefits, including paid partner's leave Salary range: $103,211 - $121,425 How to Apply If this exciting opportunity sounds like you and you would enjoy supporting DCC to deliver value to our communities, we look forward to hearing from you. You can learn more about this role by clicking on the 'apply now' button, or visiting website. Applications for this role may be considered as they are received, and suitable candidates may be progressed through the recruitment prior to the closing date. Job Details Reference #: 5060 Posted on: 16 Oct 2024 Closes on: 10 Nov 2024 23:55 Location(s): Civic Centre Expertise: Community Planning, Policy & Strategy Work type(s): Permanent Full Time #J-18808-Ljbffr