Senior Planner

Make a Difference: Contribute to the development of Palmerston North City while enjoying a fulfilling career that positively impacts our communityLearning and Development Opportunities: Take your career to new heights with Learning and Development opportunities within Palmerston North City Council.Benefits: We do more than just pay you a salary too. We have awesome benefits to support you including 5 weeks annual leave and hybrid working.About the role | Ko te mahi neiWe're looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join our Development and Regulatory Group. You'll be an essential contributor to the Planning Services team, managing resource consent applications, enhancing service quality, and providing valuable technical expertise. Your role will also involve mentoring junior planners, advising stakeholders, and engaging with diverse community members to help achieve Council's goals.In this role your focus will be:Processing, reviewing, and advising on resource consent applications to ensure compliance with the Resource Management Act.Leading service improvement initiatives, implementing best practices to enhance the quality and efficiency of planning services.Providing mentorship and technical guidance to other planners, fostering skill development and knowledge growth within the team.Offering customer-focused advisory services to stakeholders, ensuring that planning advice aligns with Council policies and regulatory standards.Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including in the consent process and complex planning matters.Supporting hearings and Environment Court appeals as needed, preparing and presenting evidence.We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented planner with a strong background in resource management and regulatory frameworks. You're committed to delivering high-quality service and adept at working independently while building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.In addition, you will:A degree in Planning, Resource Management, or a related field.Significant experience (5+ years) in a planning role, with experience in mentoring colleagues.Strong analytical skills, with the ability to make sound decisions on complex issues.Excellent customer service skills and a high degree of initiative.Proficiency in communicating effectively with diverse groups in various formats.High integrity and professionalism, especially in handling sensitive or confidential information.About usPalmerston North (or as we like to call it, Palmy) is a growing, innovative and exciting city. With small city benefits and big city ambition, Palmy has secured its place on the map as a creative and exciting city, with leading innovation and developments We're proud to be a city that includes, supports, connects and uses the talents of the whole community in our pursuit to provide a connected and safe community. We're also a future-focused city who cares about enhancing our natural and built environment. Our future looks bright, it looks vibrant and progressive.What we offer:Competitive remuneration between $104,400 and $122,824, with a 3% KiwiSaver employer contribution (where eligible)5 weeks annual leave and a community service day every yearAdditional long service leave after qualifying periodsParental leave benefits, including paid partner's leave, and top-up paymentsHybrid working principlesFree access to our on-site fitness equipmentFree annual flu vaccinations and subsidised health and eye checks every 2 yearsConfidential counselling serviceWaiata groupProfessional memberships and assistance with study leave and feesVarious wellbeing spaces, including parents' room and wellness/prayer room; we value our employee experienceWe are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all those suitably qualified for this position.
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