Planning & Policy Opportunities

2 days ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

Join a team of talented, passionate professionals, who are strategic thinkers, outcomes-focused and highly collaborative. We now need like-minded people to join us to develop and deliver a programme of policy and planning projects to shape the future of our city so that Christchurch is sustainable and resilient to the challenges we face.

**About the team**:
Within the Unit, you will be part of a dynamic planning and policy team which has responsibility for spatial planning and place-making through local area planning, maintaining the Christchurch District Plan, responding to national direction, strategic transport and working with coastal communities on climate change adaptation. Our team undertakes collaborative planning with community, environmental and development agencies, and our sub-regional partners through the Greater Christchurch Partnership.

There are several opportunities available. We are looking for innovative and adaptable individuals with a demonstrable ability for planning at different scales and engaging with others in a collaborative manner to achieve positive outcomes

**About the roles**:
You'll be supporting the wider team and advising other Council staff on all aspects of urban and rural planning. Working closely alongside key stakeholders and the wider community will ensure you identify and advise on emerging challenges and opportunities in the City and wider district.

You'll have a background in policy planning and be able to adapt yourself to local government complexities.

We have positions available as follows:
**_ Senior Policy Planners (City Planning)_**
You'll have a degree in planning and resource management experience with strong practical knowledge of the Resource Management Act to hit the ground running.

**_ Policy Planner (City Planning)_**
You'll have a degree in planning and resource management experience to lead and provide input to a range of projects.

**What you'll get in return**:
Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

- Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements - WFH, 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.

**Additional information**:

- Hours of work_ - 37.5 - 40 hours per week
- Location_ - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street_
Salary
- Policy Planner - $93,200 to $103,556 per annum based on a 40 hour working week._
- Senior Policy Planner - $111,553 to $123,948 per annum based on a 40 hour working week._

**_ 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._

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