Are you looking for a career where your work has long-term impact?Do you want to work for a council that strives to make a difference in our community?Fixed term position - approx. 9 monthsIf you answered yes to all these questions then we have the role for you!
We believe the way we do things really does make a difference in the lives of those who live in our communities and as Senior Consents Planner within our Planning team you'll play a significant part in this by shaping the future of our district.
You will be involved in processing resource consent applications, appearing and presenting at resource consent hearings, providing technical advice to other members of the team, and guiding customers through the District Plan, Resource Management Act, and other relevant legislation.
Our ideal applicant will hold a relevant tertiary qualification and will have five years' planning experience in the resource management field, preferably within a local government setting.
To thrive in this role, you will need good time management skills, as the position often requires managing multiple projects simultaneously. Additionally, you will have excellent writing skills, with the ability to describe situations and convey concepts and arguments through the written word.
Good verbal communication skills are also essential. You should be comfortable working with computer software, be a team player with an excellent sense of humour, and hold a full class one driver's licence.
Why choose us? At Matamata-Piako District Council, we want to be your employer of choice - by helping you to balance life and work, by offering learning opportunities, by paying you well, and offering benefits in a way that will assist you to thrive, while striving to be socially responsible, consistent, and fair to all. Some of the staff benefits we offer are: Crediting current continuous local government service for the purpose of annual and long service leave entitlementsFlexible work arrangements and a family-friendly work environmentThe ability to earn performance paymentsExtra annual leave awarded with years of serviceLong service leaveSick leave on commencement of employmentPartners paid parental leaveDiscounts at council pool facilitiesFree parkingOngoing learning and development opportunitiesAccess to wellbeing resources and workplace supportNeeding to relocate? Not a problem as we can offer a relocation allowance and support for the right candidate. So if you're looking for a job that has purpose, a wide variety of work, and a supportive team environment, apply today!
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