Christchurch City Council Looking for Planning Technician at Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Full Time

Do you have a background in planning or in a technical regulatory environment? Are you technically minded with an eye for detail?

We are looking for a Planning Technician to be responsible for providing technical support for the processing of resource consents, subdivision consents and building consents. You’ll be part of a motivated team helping to make a difference to our City.

Christchurch is diverse, vibrant and flourishing – offering a lifestyle packed with adventure and opportunity. Whether you are looking to relocate or perhaps buy your first home, Christchurch is the place to be.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

Role

This role will see you gain exposure to a wide variety of work, and even processing straightforward resource consent applications. To do this you’ll have the ability to manage a range of processes and work to deadlines. You’ll be working with a range of customers, both internal and external, providing expert planning advice. The priorities of this role include:

• Providing District Plan assessments for Building Act applications.
• Providing assessments and advice relating to potential breaches of the District Plan and Resource Management Act.
• Provision of advice to the public relating to the District Plan, Resource Management Act and the resource consent process.
• Providing a technical support function for the processing of subdivision consent applications, including presenting reports and making recommendations to the relevant Community Board.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

Skills

Strong communication skills are a must for this, as you will need to be able to adjust your language to suit different audiences and their varying knowledge levels. You will be able to confidently interpret complex documents (e.g. District Plan, Legislation) and case law to make justifiable decisions. You will also have:

• Experience in regulatory or compliance environments.
• Customer service experience.
• The ability to write clear, concise reports and letters.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Practical experience reading building plans.
• Experience with the Resource Management Act and the resource consent process in previous roles preferred.

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

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

• A supportive and fun work environment with great colleagues.
• 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.

Interested but not quite ready to hit go on an application? Get in touch and we’ll be happy to have a chat!

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at [email protected]

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

To view the position description for this role please visit Planning Technician – Jobs at Christchurch City Council

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.