Hastings District Council Hiring for Planning Technician Job at Hastings , New Zealand Full Time

Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.

Taitara Mahi – Planning Technician

Permanent full-time

If you’re looking for a lifestyle change, a new challenge, or a chance to get involved in the planning industry, then this is the opportunity for you! Here in the sunny Hawke’s Bay, you’ll always have something to do and more time to do it! We enjoy a wonderful climate, great beaches, good educational facilities, plenty of opportunity for outdoor activities, and world class food and wine. The Hastings District is a large and diverse jurisdiction that offers a varied planning assistant workload covering the full spectrum of urban, coastal and rural issues.

We are seeking applications for a Planning Technician to join our consents team. This role will carry out planning checks on building consent applications, undertake completeness checks on and assist with processing simple resource consents, and provide administrative support to the consents team. Ideally you will have experience in Local Government and a relevant Resource Management related qualification however this is not essential.

Ōu wheako –about you,

To be successful in this role you will have:

• An ongoing interest in Environmental Planning
• Able to demonstrate some understanding of the Resource Management Act 1991 and/or Building Act 2004
• A well-organised approach to tasks with an ability to consistently achieve deadlines
• A strong commitment to customer service
• Ability to learn quickly.

Our work environment is professional, progressive and supports continuous learning and development, if this sounds like you and you have the skills and attitude to be successful in this role then apply today.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?