Planning Manager

3 months ago


Wanganui, New Zealand Wanganui District Council Full time

**Are you ready to lead from the forefront of planning excellence? We have an awesome opportunity for you to spearhead this dynamic team.**

We are Whanganui District Council. By joining us, you'll be at the forefront of driving positive change for the Whanganui district. Your contributions will directly impact community wellbeing, while providing ample avenues to refine your leadership and technical prowess.

Join our dynamic team and unlock a world of enticing benefits:

- Elevate your health and wellbeing with comprehensive benefits.
- Embrace work-life balance through flexible arrangements.
- Gain professional recognition with a paid annual NZPI membership.
- Fuel your growth with continuous professional development and training.
- Foster connections and fun with our vibrant Social club.
- Seize the opportunity for relocation assistance if you're the perfect fit.

**About the role**

**What you will bring**:

- Experience leading teams or ready to step into a leadership role.
- Value and contribute to teamwork and a positive work environment.
- A tertiary qualification in Planning or Resource Management and eligible for membership of NZPI.
- Minimum 5 years' experience and ideally have experience in a similar role in a local government or consulting environment.
- Excellent communication skills - can explain complex information simply and build credibility with internal and external stakeholders.
- Your technical skills will be sound in terms of regulatory and legislative consents processes. But your passion will be coaching, mentoring, and developing people.

**About Whanganui District**

Whanganui City has been growing in population and businesses in recent years with the buzz of new families and represents an incredible lifestyle location - close to New Zealand's best outdoor experiences in bush, cycle trails, river and skiing. The city is known for being welcoming, strong in schools and has the range of arts and culture one would expect of a modern New Zealand city.

If you are moving from outside of the region, we offer support and guidance to make sure the move is as smooth as can be. Want to go for a coffee to pick someone's brain on what it is like to be a local? Done Need to talk to some parents about local schooling? Sorted. We understand that making a move can feel like a big decision, so we are here to share the load.

Learn more about moving to Whanganui here

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