Corporate Planner

Corporate Planner – Fairlie, South Canterbury
Mackenzie District Council – our community, our place, our future.
At Mackenzie District Council we work together as a team to deliver the best outcomes for our district. We are crafting new ways of working together, and each one of us has an essential role in making our district the best place to live, work and play.
We are on the lookout for a highly organised, personable and experienced person to join Team Mack as our Corporate Planner. This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week.
The Corporate Planner will lead the analysis, support and development of key Council plans. A core component of this position is project planning, ensuring the delivery and coordination of a large range of Council activities. This position has both technical and interpersonal components; requiring a candidate who has the diverse skill set to deliver high quality work to deadlines, whilst prioritising building relationships both internally and between the Council and community.
Core responsibilities of the Corporate Planner role include:

Coordinate and manage preparation and delivery of Council's Long-Term Plan, Annual Plan and Annual Reports
Deliver quality project management processes, templates and documentation
Provide regular reports of key statutory and corporate plans
Work alongside the Communications Team to provide effective community engagement
Develop and review internal Council policies and procedures to ensure consistency and statutory requirements are met
Provide practical policy advice for internal and external processes, or to other employees, Councillors or committees when required
Deliver appropriate risk reporting and risk management policies and procedures

Successful candidates will have:

A relevant tertiary qualification in planning, policy, resource management or related field is desirable, or equivalent work experience is required
3 – 5 years work experience in the Local government sector or planning or policy development is preferable
A strong working knowledge of legislative frameworks, especially the Local Government Act 2002, or a proven ability to learn quickly
High level of technical competence in statutory and policy frameworks and policy writing
An ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of people
Proven and demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and abilities
Excellent time management and strong project management skills is essential

To find out more about the Corporate Planner role please click here to read the position description.
If you are ready for a challenge, to make a role your own and to become part of Team Mack, then come live, work and play in the mighty Mackenzie. Apply now
Applications close Sunday 10th November 2024.
Applications will be reviewed upon submission.

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