Development Support and Relationships Officer

2 weeks ago


Wanganui, New Zealand Wanganui District Council Full time

We have an exciting new role within the Whanganui District Council Resource Consents Planning Team. This is an opportunity to join our team to help shape the future of our community.

Reporting to the Planning Manager - Resource Consents and you will be:

- Working closely with the development sector coordinating a tailored level of service based on their needs
- Engaging with internal and external stakeholders building capability and communication to ensure smooth service delivery
- Working alongside the Development Engineer analysing and coordinating files and documents providing concise summaries and advice
- Keeping accurate records and processes

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate:

- A strong proven customer service focus and attention to detail
- A strong proven ability to multitask and prioritise workload
- A strong proven problem solving background, you will be solutions-focussed with strong interpersonal skills
- The ability to think outside of the box, able to be innovative and to adapt to an ever changing dynamic environment
- The ability to gain the confidence of customers and stakeholders
- While a planning qualification is not essential, experience within the development or construction sector would be a distinct advantage.



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