Planner

Planner

Permanent Full-time

It's an exciting time to be in Invercargill and a privilege to work in this region.

Invercargill's reputation for being family-friendly is well deserved, with affordable housing, great schools and amazing facilities. With Central Otago, Fiordland and the Catlins on our doorstep, we are uniquely situated to enable easy exploration of the region's world-famous ski fields, lakes and wineries. As New Zealand's southernmost city we proudly encourage a good work-life balance and with direct flights, Auckland, Christchurch, and Wellington are within easy reach. All good reasons why working for Invercargill City Council is a great career and lifestyle choice.

Invercargill City Council is seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our Planning team on a permanent full-time basis.

As the Planner, you will play a key role in implementing Council's operative District Plan, assessing applications against the District Plan and the Resource Management Act, presenting reports at Hearings and, on occasion, evidence at the Environment Court. Promoting non-regulatory methods and investigating complaints adds another dimension to this position.

With a relevant tertiary qualification and a strong understanding of resource management legislation, you will be confident in providing professional and accurate advice and support to both internal and external stakeholders with all resource management matters. Practical experience in a resource management field is advantageous.

It's an exciting time for us as our region is experiencing high growth which offers an array of opportunities for professionals or those looking to take the next step. If you are looking for an opportunity where you will not only contribute to the improvement of our region but also make a real-life difference to the community, then apply today.

At Invercargill City Council we pride ourselves on our values - positivity, respect, responsibility and above and beyond. Finding the right fit for our team is really important to us and we work hard to provide an environment reflective of these values.

For more information please see the full job description or contact the Invercargill City Council on 03 211 1777.

With the current border and quarantine restrictions in place, successful applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be reviewed, first priority will be given to those applicants who are currently residing in New Zealand.

Applications Close: 08 Aug 2021