Western Bay of Plenty District Council Looking for Planning Coordinator at Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Full Time

We’re looking for a Planning Coordinator to join our Environmental Planning Team.

At Western Bay of Plenty District Council we believe our future belongs to the changemakers. The chance-takers and wall breakers.

We believe we all have the power to do extraordinary things. To make decisions that matter.

For our people. For our communities. For each other.

We’re on a journey to become a District with strong and sustainable community partnerships, that embraces the diversity of the area and is bold in its vision for change.

At Western Bay we strongly believe in investing in, and empowering our people to achieve their goals and aspirations. If you are interested in joining the Western Bay family, please apply today.

The opportunity

• We have a full time position within our Environmental Planning team, working alongside the wider Strategy and Community Group to provide coordination and support across a range of development growth projects.
• We are looking for someone that can confidently provide and prioritise delivery of effective technical and administrative support across teams.

To set you up for success, you’ll have

• Proven ability to prioritise, schedule and deliver work to set timeframes.
• Excellent communication and customer focus with well developed interpersonal skills.
• A high level of experience and skills using and maintaining electronic databases, systems and office software.

What We Offer

• Five weeks annual leave
• A competitive employment package – including subsidised medical insurance
• Flexible work arrangements and a dog friendly work environment
• Sick leave on commencement of employment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support
• Assistance to relocate to the area
• Free onsite parking

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.

Applications close 11.55pm Sunday, 5 November 2023

For further information please call the People Team on 07 571 8008.