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Planning Officer (Intermediate)

04/07/2025
20/07/2025
Permanent - Full Time
Alexandra
Other

Central Otago District Council is seeking an enthusiastic team player with excellent interpersonal skills to join the growth of our Planning and Infrastructure team based out of Alexandra and/or Cromwell.

Job Description

Job Description

Being a Planner within the resource management planning team offers a range of exciting and diverse work, including urban and rural land use and subdivision developments, development of heritage buildings and in heritage precincts, industrial growth and areas of significant and outstanding natural landscapes.

If you like a challenge, and would like to live and work in a unique area of New Zealand, then this is the job for you.   We are a forward thinking organisation with a vision for the future – this is an excellent opportunity to grow and advance your career

Benefits of working with us:

  • Flexible & hybrid working opportunities
  • Wellbeing programme
  • Career development opportunities
  • Modern & fresh working environment with outdoor spaces
  • Additional leave – 3 council days over Christmas and 2 wellbeing days per year
  • Organisation Social Club

Desired Skills and Experience

The successful applicant will:

  • Have a relevant degree in planning/resource management or related field
  • Have an excellent understanding of the resource consent process and associated legislation
  • Be a highly motivated team player who is committed to providing excellent service and quality results
  • Have high computer literacy and good written and oral communication skills
  • Possess excellent time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines.
  • Be solutions focused
  • Ideally have a minimum of three years experience.