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Urban Planning Lead

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Senior Planner to join our team at Christchurch City Council. As a Senior Planner, you will be responsible for providing expert planning advice to customers and liaising with experts to provide recommendations on notified and non-notified applications.

Your Key Responsibilities

  • Manage complex applications, providing pre-app advice, attending hearings, and taking appeals to the Environment Court.
  • Make robust decisions on resource consent applications and act as a mentor to less experienced planners.
  • Develop and implement plans to achieve Council goals and objectives.

You Will Be Successful in This Role If You Have

  • A degree in urban/regional planning, resource management or similar.
  • A comprehensive working knowledge and understanding of the Resource Management Act, District Plans and the wider planning framework.
  • Demonstrated experience in the resource consent process.

Benefits of Working for Christchurch City Council

  • Project-managing your work with the ability to see a consent through from start to finish.
  • Trust, authority and support to make decisions on applications under delegated authority.
  • Exposure to a large variety of consent and development types.

Career Development Opportunities

You will have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and take on new challenges in a supportive and fun work environment.