The Role / PersonOur District Planning team are on the lookout for a Senior Policy Planner! If you're wanting to make your mark in a highly skilled environment and play a key role in the development of our thriving district - this role is for you.Working as a Senior Planner in the small but mighty Policy team will put you at the forefront of Council's District Plan Review and RMA functions and regulations. We need a future focused individual who is committed to delivering enduring solutions for our growing community.Your challenge will be delivering a second generation ePlan to our customers and stakeholders. You will also have an eye for navigating the challenges of RM Reform and the new National Direction.We are looking for an individual with strategic flair as well as technical knowledge of the RMA and Local Government. By way of background, you will hold a relevant tertiary qualification with a Planning or Resource Management focus.This is your opportunity to deliver a robust plan which sets the bar within the region and beyond - learn from some of the best and hone your skills, with career development opportunities as well!This is a permanent role and offers 40 hours per week. The annual salary for this role is $104,908 - $123,422 per annum. Check out a copy of the position description here. For further information please email us at ****** must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Applications close at 5:00pm, 28th October 2024; however, we may appoint before the closing date if we find suitable applicants during the recruitment process! So if you are interested, get your application in quick. Applications can be registered through our career's website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs.The DistrictNau mai haere mai, welcome to the Timaru District. Te Tihi o Maru is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in Aotearoa and have access to mountains, rivers and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting and cultural pursuits.Let's not forget about that 7 minute commute to work!The OrganisationTe Kaunihera a Rohe o Te Tihi o Maru aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.
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