Full Time Application Closes 18 Oct 2024 Manawatu - Horowhenua Urban and Regional Planner Ta tatou atarua - Our vision Enabling what matters He angitutanga - The opportunity The Housing and Business Development Group at Horowhenua District Council is on a mission to cultivate a thriving, sustainable future for the Horowhenua District. We're seeking an exceptional Planning & Development Manager to join us as a key player in this exciting journey! Your unique blend of expertise, creativity, and leadership will be essential in shaping our community's development and fostering meaningful connections. Join us as a Planning and Development Manager and help shift our focus from a reactive, task-driven approach to a proactive, customer-centered one. You'll leverage your senior planning expertise and strong leadership skills to empower team members and stakeholders, ensuring HDC supports everyone's success. In this pivotal role, you'll oversee resource consents, planning applications, and development engineering activities while driving continuous improvement in processes and systems. By fostering a collaborative environment that aligns with our sustainability goals, you'll play a crucial role in enhancing customer experiences and promoting community growth. What We're Looking For: Proven leadership abilities that inspire and empower teams A focus on delivering positive customer experiences and engagement Expertise in planning and development processes Why Join Us? Play a critical role in shaping the future of our community Work alongside a dedicated team committed to making a difference Lead with vision and create lasting, impactful results If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact on the Horowhenua District, we want to hear from you! Come and be part of our mission to build a better tomorrow. Ta tatou ahurea - Our culture Horowhenua District Council is proud to be an inclusive workplace; we celebrate difference, diversity, and aim to empower our employees. We are an organisation built on innovation and optimism, and are embarking on an organisation reset. We are motivated to build a place where we value our people and provide opportunities for them to build outstanding careers and better Horowhenua. Nga ahuatanga kei a matou - What we offer As an organisation, we provide an exceptional work environment driven by inspirational leadership. Our team consists of passionate, supportive, and committed members who are dedicated to making a positive impact on both current and future generations. Our journey of improvement and solution focus means engaging in meaningful work that directly influences the lives of our Horowhenua Community. We prioritize work-life balance and understand the importance of personal well-being, offering an extra day for wellness every quarter to ensure our team's holistic health is valued. Tono mai inaianei - Apply now If you are interested in learning more about what the role involves please see the position description. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role in confidence please contact Jin Humphreys - Senior People & Capability Business Partner, ******. Recruitment for this role closes on Friday 18 October 2024 at which time all applications will be reviewed and we will contact you to advise you of your application progress. He rau ringa e pakari ai nga taura whiri i o tatou kainga noho me o tatou hapori - mai i te pae maunga o Tararua ki te moana With many hands the threads which weave our neighbourhoods and communities together will be strengthened from the Tararua Ranges to the sea. #J-18808-Ljbffr