Permanent | Full-Time | Rangiora

• Do you want to progress your career?

• Are you looking for a varied and challenging role?

• Do you want to work in a fun, supportive team environment?

Waimakariri District Council has an exciting opportunity for an Intermediate Resource Management Planner to join our Resource Consents Team.

This role is ideal for an experienced planner who enjoys a mix of technical assessment, customer engagement, and problem-solving. Working on a diverse range of resource management matters, you'll play an important role in supporting sustainable growth and helping Council meet its obligations under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA).

About the Role

As an Intermediate Resource Management Planner, you'll be responsible for processing a broad range of resource consent applications and providing professional planning advice to customers, applicants, developers, and stakeholders. The role offers exposure to both complex and varied planning matters, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their expertise and expand their experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing subdivision, land use and other resource consent applications

• Liaising with applicants, developers, consultants and stakeholders throughout the consent process

• Responding to customer enquiries relating to land use, subdivision and District Plan matters

• Providing planning advice and assistance on compliance matters

• Undertaking property enquiries, PIM reviews and site inspections where required

• Participating in District Plan implementation, reviews and planning projects

• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and customer service outcomes.

What We're Looking For

You will bring:

• A recognised qualification in Planning, Resource Management, Surveying or a related field

• A minimum of three years' planning experience

• Sound knowledge of the Resource Management Act 1991 and related legislation

• Strong analytical, report-writing and decision-making skills

• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

• A proactive, customer-focused approach

• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your planning career while working on a diverse range of applications and projects that contribute to the future growth and wellbeing of the Waimakariri District.

You'll join a knowledgeable and supportive team that values collaboration, professional development, and delivering quality outcomes for our community. We offer a stimulating work environment where your skills and expertise will be recognised and where you'll have opportunities to continue growing professionally.

A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with someone who demonstrates the right attitude and skills.

Ready to take the next step?

If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity, for a confidential chat please contact Ian Carstens, Resource Consents Team Leader on 0800 965 468 (0800 WMK GOV).

Please click here to view a copy of the position description. (NB – this link is not compatible with LinkedIn, if required please access via our website: https://careers.waimakariri.govt.nz/#jobs)

If you have the skills, attitude and qualification for this position, then get in touch because we want to hear from you!

Please complete the online application form and attach your CV. The role closes on Applications close at 5.00pm, Monday 27 July 2026, but we will be interviewing as suitable candidates apply.