Planner Level 3

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When you join the Christchurch City Council you'll be getting involved first-hand and working to shape the future of this city, our communities and environment. As well as working with awesome people within the organisation, you'll find many opportunities to develop and progress your career with us.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

In order for us to respond to the challenge created by the commercial and residential development happening right now and the activity projected for our city for years to come, we have an opportunity for a Level 3 Planner to come and join us and be part of making a difference.

Your work will be varied and challenging, and will expose you to a wide and unique range of planning issues. You'll provide expert planning advice to our customers, both external and internal, liaise with other Council experts to process a wide range of resource consent applications, including managing complex applications, notices of requirement, and appeals to the Environment Court.

Mentoring of less experienced planners is also a key role.

About you | Ko Koe Tenei

As long as you bring the relevant qualifications and experience and the positive customer-focused can-do attitude we need, you'll fit right in! We offer a supportive and fun work environment with great colleagues, and a well-structured framework for career progression and professional development.

What's in it for you? He aha nga hua ki a koe?

Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. You will also benefit from :

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.

Additional Information | Ko etahi atu korero :

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.