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Infrastructure Planning Officer

Feilding, New Zealand

Reference: 6692678

An exciting new role has become available in the Council's Infrastructure team. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a motivated and results-focused team at the Manawatū District Council.

We are in search of an experienced Planner with proven ability in a range of resource consent preparation to join our Infrastructure team in an exciting time of growth and development in our district. You will prepare resource consent applications and notices of requirement to lodge with either the territorial authority or Regional Council on behalf of the infrastructure team. You will also be assessing, reviewing, and processing resource consents on behalf of Infrastructure and assisting in the associated compliance functions for the infrastructure area.

We need you to have relevant experience and skills such as:

  • Extensive knowledge of the Resource Management Act
  • Between 5-10 years practical experience in resource management consent processing
  • Proficient computer skills
  • Proven report writing and verbal presentation skills
  • Competence in preparing evidence and presenting at hearings
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive relationships
  • Ability to embrace change and continuous improvement
  • Ability to develop good working relationships both internally and externally

We can present you with an exciting challenge and the opportunity to contribute to the success of our team, our organisation, as well as the growth of our district.

The salary range for this role is $78,900 - $106,700 (midpoint $92,800) depending on level of experience

This may be the opportunity you've been looking for to combine a great role with a quality lifestyle. You can enjoy a true work/life balance here with a relaxing journey to the office based in one of our best rural towns, and affordable housing. Fantastic beaches, mountains and ski slopes, wineries, and city shopping/ dining are all just a quick trip away.

We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements with the successful applicant, including reduced or part-time hours, to help accommodate childcare needs.

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