Full Time Application Closes 01 Apr 2024 Wellington - Levin Urban and Regional Planner Ta tatou atarua – Our vision Enabling what mattersHe angitutanga - The opportunityThe Horowhenua District is one of the fastest growing Districts in New Zealand. This brings with it abundant challenges and opportunities across a diverse range of planning activities.At HDC we are all about enabling what matters for our community. With a newly appointed Council and Executive Management team, a clear blueprint and a newly developed roadmap, we are working hard towards delivering on the future growth that our district is facing.We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner who is itching to step up, or a Senior Planner who is keen to take on the diverse mix of challenges that are pending for our community. For you planners out there who have been struggling under the weight of demand of recent times, if you want to be part of delivering change for both the district and the planning discipline then we suggest you drop us a line. At HDC we are seeking to create balance, space and time to focus not only on personal development, but also on installing trust and confidence in our people to deliver on the work you love doing. Salary to be negotiated dependent on skills and experience and what you can bring to our team!He korero mou - About youIn this position you will process a variety of complex resource consent applications, lead project work related to resource management and mentor developing planners. You will have up-to-date knowledge of the Resource Management Act and related legislation, experience of processing a range of resource consent and other applications, and the ability to form a complex planning argument. We are looking for someone who has outstanding interpersonal skills, particularly relationship-building, is self-motivated, and has good organisational skills and a commitment to quality customer service. You will have a qualification in resource management planning or a related field and relevant planning experience.This is a permanent full time role that will work in a flexible, collaborative and supportive work environment. A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with someone who demonstrates the right attitude and skills.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 offerAn excellent working environment where passionate and committed team members who strive to make a difference for current and future generations. This important opportunity to join a thriving organisation with a strong focus on delivery and to do meaningful work with motivated people that has a direct impact on the lives of our Horowhenua Community. 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
