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Resource/Environmental Planner

An exciting opportunity to build on your planning skill-set

Minimum two years' experience

Are you ready to make a difference to your local community? Be a part of shaping the future of our district, while enjoying a competitive salary, professional growth, free parking, and a fun and supportive work environment.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated person with a minimum two years' experience, working in New Zealand as a Resource/Environmental Planner to join our Regulatory and Compliance Group. You'll be responsible for administering and meeting the statutory requirements of the Resource Management Act 1991 and the Local Government Act 1974. As a key member of the team, you will be involved in resource management, district plans, compliance and policy, and ensuring that all activities comply with legal requirements.

Waimate District has a thriving and welcoming community that's growing! Waimate offers affordable housing, great schools and an amazing array of outdoor recreational activities including a host of events throughout the year. We are centrally located between Dunedin and Christchurch. In the picture-perfect setting of South Canterbury, we have Aoraki/Mt Cook, the Waitaki Lakes and the Pacific Ocean all within close proximity.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Land use and subdivision consent
  • Environmental effects assessments
  • Compliance monitoring of resource consents and the effectiveness of the District Plan
  • Project information memorandum (PIM's) and Land information memorandum (LIM's) planning components
  • Liquor licencing as it relates to planning
  • Forestry notification as it relates to planning
  • Receive Resource Management enquiries/complaints and assist in their satisfactory resolution/response
  • Provide advice on relevant legislation, plans, policy statements and standards, and ensure the planning activity is conducted in accordance with legal and best practice requirements
  • District Plan reviews and changes
  • Submissions and other planning instruments e.g. Regional Policy Statements, Regional Plans, and Government environmental plans
  • Annual Environment reporting and surveys

Our ideal candidate for this role will have a degree in planning or a related field, with a thorough understanding of resource management, environmental regulations, and relevant planning legislation. You must be an excellent communicator, able to work independently, and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment. If you are a proactive and self-motivated individual with a passion for planning, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

In return, we'll offer you a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, free onsite parking and a great working culture.

If you are ready to join a vibrant, team-driven Council as our Resource/Environmental Planner, then apply now!

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please note: You will need to have the legal right to work in New Zealand and a full, current driver license to apply for this role.

The recruitment of this role is being managed by JacksonStone & Partners. Please contact Naomi Widener on
04 550 8000 for further information.

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Building Control Officer

  • Great remuneration package
  • Located in beautiful South Canterbury
  • Making a positive contribution to our growing community

We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified and experienced Building Control Officer, who can do the full ambit of the role, to join our Council. If you want to go home each night knowing you are an integral part of an awesome team that is ensuring our buildings are safe and fit for purpose, now and for future generations, then this opportunity could be just what you've been looking for.

What we can provide you:

  • For the right candidate, up to $110,000 per annum
  • The use of a Council vehicle to drive to and from work each day
  • An allowance of up to $5000 if relocating to our District (or a neighbouring one)
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Fantastic workplace environment where you will be supported in your role

Waimate District Council is a tight-knit, supportive team, that exists to lead our community towards a diverse, thriving and sustainable district. Our District has a welcoming community, affordable housing, good schools and plenty of outdoor recreational activities. Waimate is a growing and thriving town and home to numerous community run events. We are ideally located within South Canterbury, with Aoraki/Mt Cook, the Lakes, the ocean, and lots of other towns and cities within the Canterbury and Otago regions close by.

The recruitment of this role is being managed by JacksonStone & Partners. Please contact Naomi Widener on
04 550 8000 for further information.

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Equal Employment Opportunities Statement

The Waimate District Council is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) as a means of ensuring that its current and potential employees have an equal opportunity to achieve their potential.

The Council therefore strives to implement a purposeful programme of action to ensure its recruitment practices and procedures, conditions of employment and employee training and promotion opportunities are carried out with an awareness of and an intent to eliminate any unfair discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family responsibilities or political opinion.

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