See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.
Location: Rolleston, New Zealand
Reference: 6687428
About the role:
As the Planning Technician, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Undertaking checks on building consents and PIM's, to assess plans for compliance against the District Plan provisions.
Providing customers, both internally and externally, with timely and accurate advice in relation to the Resource Management Act and District Plan information. This role will see you face-to-face with the residents of Selwyn, providing guidance on building projects and resource consents.
Undertaking planning checks on LIM's and alcohol licenses.
Supporting senior team members; ensuring all guidance, standard text and processes are documented, updated and fit for purpose.
Assisting in the processing of resource consents and resource consent administration as required.
About you:
Our ideal candidate will have attention to detail and the ability to work independently within the confines of internal processes and legislation. You'll be a strong communicator both verbally and in writing, building positive relationships with a diverse range of customers. Practical experience in a planning or resource management environment is not essential, but working in a similar role will be advantageous.
You will also be:
A team player
Digital savvy
What we can offer:
Great work-life balance with flexibility
Career coaching and development
Life insurance
Wellbeing and volunteer leave
Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
Two weeks paid Partners Leave
Sick leave from day one
Discounts with local and national businesses
About us:
Selwyn is one of the fastest-growing districts in New Zealand. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow.
Our head office is based in Rolleston (only 25km from Christchurch), which offers an enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities, and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers, and hills that make up Canterbury's stunning landscape.
Our values are important to us and represent the way we work:
· Be a good human
· Be brave - Think differently
· Better together - Make it happen for Selwyn.
We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
If you'd like to play a part in making Selwyn the best place to live, work, and play, join us today!
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