Principal Policy Planner - Ref:155

Expand your horizons on the beautiful Kāpiti coast. We’re a fast growing Tier 1 urban council and we’re ambitious about growing well. Are you on a growth journey too? If you’re looking for meaningful challenges you’ve come to the right place. From urban development to natural hazards, our District Plan rolling review programme has something for you. 

As a leader in the District Planning team, you will provide technical oversight of the entire District Plan work programme; prepare plan changes and provide advice to senior management and Council throughout the plan-making process; mentor other Policy Planners, and undertake research on planning issues affecting the District.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in resource management and/or urban planning 
• Thorough knowledge of the Resource Management Act 1991
• Demonstrated experience leading plan changes.

Principal roles are hard to find, so please don’t delay. Candidates will be interviewed as soon as possible following receipt of applications, so please contact us today. 

Please find the Job Description here[PDF 183 KB].

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Jason Holland, District Planning Manager on 04 296 4700 or free phone 0800 486 486.

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo the usual pre-employment checks, including drug and alcohol screening, criminal history, police vetting, and credit checks. Please note you must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Please email with the subject line “Principal Policy Planner – Ref:155” your cover letter, CV, completed Council Application form, copy of your work visa (if applicable), COVID-19 vaccination pass and Drivers Licence to [email protected].