Senior Policy Planner

2 weeks ago


Queenstown, New Zealand LGJobs Full time

Employing over 600 people in one of the most stunning locations in the country, Queenstown Lakes District Council is at the very heart of a dynamic community. Our services are essential to the people in our region and include infrastructure development, community recreational facilities and planning, building and other regulatory services.

We’re proud to be QLDC, and in response to the growth the district has experienced over recent years the QLDC organisation has itself experienced substantial growth. We genuinely believe in developing our people and providing them with all the tools and opportunities needed to succeed.

We’re looking for a Senior Policy Planner to join our knowledgeable and high performing team. We offer flexible working practices, a host of employee benefits (including highly discounted access to our health and fitness facilities), and a genuine commitment to your training and career development.

**What you’ll be doing**

A senior role, you’ll be leading research, drafting policies and guidelines and monitoring outcomes. You’ll also advise Council on urban and rural planning policy and RMA matters and respond to District Plan enquiries.
- The role will involve:_
- Preparing briefs of work and manages project undertaken by Council staff and consultants
- Preparing evidence for Council and Environment Court hearings
- Fostering a collaborative team environment with internal contacts
- Ensuring accurate and up to date records are kept

**What you’ll bring to the role**

You’ll have a number of years working in a similar role and will enjoy seeing the outcomes of the work you do. You’ll possess strong communication skills and will be confident and capable of presenting to peers and the public. A strong relationship builder and natural people person, you’ll relate well to a wide range of people.
- To best succeed in this role, you’ll have:_
- A tertiary qualification in planning or a related discipline
- Strong working knowledge of the Resource Management Act and allied legislation
- Experience with carrying out GIS analysis and mapping
- Experience with district plan reviews in a local government environment



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