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About the Organisation:
At the heart of the region, Nelson City Council is a Unitary Authority responsible for providing key infrastructure, community facilities and services, economic development, and a range of regulatory functions including land use and resource management. The Council focuses on delivering a high-quality service to enable for a vibrant, sustainable environment, economy and community during a time of significant regional growth.
About the function/s: Within the Environmental Planning Team, the Planning Advisor will align to a range of planning projects (uniquely both regional and district) with topics ranging from the ?straight forward' through to the more ?complex' subjects depending on practice. There is the opportunity to workacrossa broad range of resource management issues such as biodiversity, cultural heritage, landscape, growth and development, hazards, coastal, freshwater and open space. Your knowledge of, or practice working with, the Resource Management Act will complement your written and verbal communication skills. This challenging function will allow you to extend your policy development and resource management skills at a time where changes to legislation will provide fresh opportunities and greater potential for innovation in planning. You will be part of a supportive team culture, which will encourage you to continue your professional development supported by mentoring and coaching from the team and where you will lgain from the sector-leading consultants. You must possess an enthusiastic attitude and be highly self-motivated to expand your skillset as a Professional Planner. With outstanding interpersonal communication skills and a keen eye for detail, you will be keen to apply your knowledge in policy analysis, resource management, and planning whilst enjoying the professional support from a group of well-respected team members. An knowledge and application of planning, frameworks, and practice in New Zealand are essential, along with solid stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, underpinned by robust time management, with appropriate judgment and problem-solving abilities. Essential is a tertiary qualification (minimum undergraduate) in resource management, planning or policy analysis, or similar, and continued professional development such as professional NZPI membership would be advantageous.
compensates: In return, Nelson City Council offers an inclusive and supportive working culture, opportunities for flexible work arrangements (work in the house, part-time, flexible hours), comprehensive remunerations package (income, KiwiSaver, relocation assistance, and more), and these functions provide a career establishment or career development step with depth and diversity. Nelson is a thriving city set within a diverse region with amazing weather, and easy access to beautiful natural enviornment which provides a wonderful backdrop for businesses and communities in which to live, work and play. As this beautiful city and region continue to grow, there is a constant vibe generated by a buoyant economy, exciting future development, a wealth of arts, cultural, sporting and hospitality activities, and the tourism gateway to numerous regional attractions. Action: To register your interest in this superb opportunity, please submit your details in absolute confidence via our registration process attaching both an up-to-date CV and cover letter (in Word please). Alternatively, for a confidential conversation, you can contact Amanda Scott, Consulting Director at talentnow! on 021784483.
Applications close midnight on 31st October 2021.
We cordially invite candidates that have the significant outlined practice and are eligible to work in New Zealand. Short description.
