Tā tātou atarua – Our vision
Enabling what matters
He angitūtanga - The opportunity
The Horowhenua District, one of New Zealand's fastest-growing areas, presents abundant challenges and opportunities. Our Planning Team seeks a Planning Technician to provide technical support for processing Resource Consent applications and related activities. In this your you will also evaluate residential and non-residential work to determine developer contributions and informing relevant external parties of any fees.
Working closely with the Development Engineering, Building, Consenting and Customer Experience teams, you'll be exposed to a wide variety of work, from the handling of straightforward resource consents to the management of workflow processes and targets.
We offer a flexible, supportive, collaborative and fun work environment with a well-structured framework for career progression and professional development.
He kōrero mōu - About you
You'll be working with a range of customers, both internal and external, providing expert planning advice. As such you'll have exceptional communication skills and be able to adjust your language to suit the audience.
We are looking for someone who has outstanding interpersonal and customer care skills, is self-motivated and has good organisational skills. You will ideally have some experience in the planning discipline or a strong interest in developing your skills and knowledge base in this space.
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.
Tā tātou 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.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou - What we offer
As an organisation, we provide an exceptional work environment driven by inspirational leadership. Our team consists of passionate, supportive, and committed members who are dedicated to making a positive impact on both current and future generations. Our journey of improvement and solution focus means engaging in meaningful work that directly influences the lives of our Horowhenua Community. We prioritize work-life balance and understand the importance of personal well-being, offering an extra day for wellness every quarter to ensure our team's holistic health is valued.
Tono mai ināianei - Apply now
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in an area with significant importance in the Resource Planning Space, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our dedicated team. If you are interested in learning more about what the role involves please see the position description, if you have any questions or would like to discuss this role in confidence please contact Blair Spencer, BlairSp@horowhenua.govt.nz or phone on (06) 366 0999.
Recruitment for this role closes on Wednesday 19 June at which time all applications will be reviewed and we will contact you to advise you of your application progress.
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
With many hands the threads which weave our neighbourhoods and communities together will be strengthened from the Tararua Ranges to the sea.