Planners - Urban Regeneration

**_E nga iwi, e nga karangatanga huri noa i te motu, tenei te mihi atu ki a koutou katoa. He piiraa tenei ki a koe. Haere mai ki te tono mo tetahi tuunga i te Kaunihera o te Taone o Ōtautahi._**

We have an exciting opportunity for both an intermediate planner and an assistant (graduate level) planner to join our Urban Regeneration Team in Ōtautahi Christchurch, a place of innovation and revitalisation with unrivalled lifestyle opportunities

**About the team | Ko te rōpū nei**

Our team of talented, passionate professionals works across a broad spectrum of urban regeneration initiatives, from preparing revitalisation strategies to delivering creative placemaking projects. At the heart of our work, we collaborate and partner with communities to enable their aspirations for quality places and neighbourhoods. We do this through building an understanding of local needs and aspirations, engaging with key people and organisations, and supporting community-led initiatives that reflect local identity and build capacity. Our work reflects the Council's commitment to creating a city of opportunity and accelerating the momentum the city needs.

**About the role | Ko te mahi nei**

In this role you will:

- Lead regeneration projects across a variety of scales (with a current focus on key Central City and suburban neighbourhoods and sites).
- Lead and participate in multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Develop effective and influential relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify emerging issues and provide expert technical advice to elected members, other agencies and community groups on strategies, projects and plans.

**About you | Ko Koe Tēnei**

You'll be an innovative, positive and collaborative team player with both a strategic focus and the ability to turn ideas into action. A 'people person', you'll have strong verbal and written communication skills to engage well with various audiences and present ideas clearly. Your analytical approach, alongside experience with information technology (including GIS tools), will be a strength along with excellent problem solving abilities and a talent for adapting to changing situations. You'll also bring:

- A relevant tertiary qualification (see position descriptions)
- A minimum of 4 years (for intermediate position) of experience developing and implementing regeneration strategies and projects
- Understanding of the issues and techniques associated with integrated planning in an urban context

**What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?**

This rewarding role will give you opportunities over the coming years to grow your regeneration experience, build relationships with key partners and achieve vibrant and thriving places and neighbourhoods across Ōtautahi.

You will also benefit from:

- Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements, i.e. adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave
- Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
- Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the Council provides an environment where each person's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

**Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero**:
**_ Hours of work_**_ - 37.5 - 40 hours per week_
**_Position_**_ - Permanent_
**_Location_**_ - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street_
- The salary band for the _**_Intermediate Planner _**_goes from $96,456 to $107,183_**_ _**_per annum based on a 40 hour week._
- The salary band for the _**_Assistant Planner_**_ goes from $74,394 to $82,660_ per annum based on a 40 hour week._

**_ Closing Date_**_ - 05/10/2024_

**_ Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date._