Senior Policy Planner - Ref:153

2x Full Time – Permanent & 1 x Part Time – Permanent

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 senior member of the District Planning team, you will lead the development of plan changes; provide robust planning evidence-based advice across a range of issues; and monitor effectiveness of the District Plan.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A tertiary qualification in resource management and/or urban planning. 
• Experience working in or with local government and with the review and implementation of District Plan and associated regulatory processes.

We have several Senior Policy Planner positions available, but 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 199 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.  Appointment will be made on the basis of skills and experience of successful candidate.

Please email with the subject line “Senior Policy Planner – Ref:153” 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].