Graduate Planner

Graduate opportunity - Consents Planner
- Live in a fabulous and growing community - Whanganui
- Join a supportive team and develop your skills and understanding of the Resource Management Act and the District Plan

Whanganui is a bustling and thriving community that is united, connected, creative, environmentally and culturally rich, and economically prosperous. We are comfortable with being a ‘bit different' and not following the pack because this sets the scene for the types of innovative approaches that we will continue to front-foot. We are growing, and with an eye on the future, the Planning team has identified an opportunity for a graduate to join the team. If you want to work with a great organisation that offers career and learning development while being surrounded by a team of supportive professionals, then this is the opportunity for you.

**The Challenge**:

- Assist in the preparation of reports for Council.
- Develop knowledge and understanding of governing legislation for land use planning and other related legislation.
- Provide quality advice to customers and demonstrate a ‘customer first' culture within the team, and broader organisation.

**Your Skills**:

- A degree in Planning or allied discipline recognised by the New Zealand Planning Institute.
- Graduate membership of the NZPI.
- Knowledge of the principles of town planning and land development.
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- High level of attention to detail.
- A supportive team player with outstanding interpersonal skills.

This is a full-time permanent position with an indicative pay range of $60,000 to $70,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience.