Senior Planning Support Officer

3 weeks ago


Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

Do you have experience in the Resource Management Act? Do you want a role where the results and success of your work are evident in every facet of city life?

**About the team**:
We're looking for someone who is methodical, accurate and proactive to support the administration of one of New Zealand's largest district plans and resource consent process. You will be a part of a high performing and experienced Development Support team. Your role will be to ensure we are regularly updating the district plan, notifying plan changes, recording submissions and overseeing the hearings process.

**About the role**:
In this senior role you will:

- Allocate and monitor workloads to ensure statutory timeframes are met and achievement of Key Performance Indicators.
- Respond promptly to LGOIMAs.
- Process invoicing and payments.
- Undertake data reporting.
- Contribute to process improvements.

**About you**:
Your background will include being in a process orientated position that allows your passion and skill for high level administration functions to be prevalent. You'll need to be able to work under pressure, responding to changing priorities with tight deadlines. You will also be customer focused with excellent communication skills to provide senior administrative services to the consenting process for a range of the Council's regulatory functions for the Planning & Consents. You will have:

- At least 6 years' experience in a responsible position in a regulatory environment and in government or local government.
- A tertiary qualification in resource management, law or public administration.
- Sound knowledge of the RMA and legislation relevant to the position, statutory processes and documents, along with detailed knowledge of the District Plan.
- Strong computer literacy skills, advanced Microsoft word and excel skills are essential.

**What you'll get in return**:
We offer initial and ongoing training, as well as the freedom to work autonomously whilst being an integral member in an inclusive and collaborative environment within a great team who support each other.

This is a unique chance to be in a city going through a transformation, and working with the team that is helping to facilitate this recovery. You will also benefit from:

- Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
- Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
- Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

**Feel like you don't meet every single requirement of the job description?**

**Additional information**:

- Hours of work_ - 37.5 - 40 hours per week
- Location_ - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street_

**_ Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date._



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