Planning Technician
Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand · Full Time
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- In office
- Eligibility
- Applicants must have legal rights to live and work in New Zealand. The Council welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, and provides recruitment process support upon request.
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Job description
About the Role
We are seeking an organised and practical individual with strong coordination abilities and a technical mindset to join our Environmental Planning team as a Planning Technician. This role involves supporting the resource consenting process through various administrative and coordination activities. While prior experience as a Planning Technician is not mandatory, attention to detail, communication clarity, and teamwork are essential.
- Accept and verify documents and correspondence, then circulate and coordinate them effectively.
- Assist with referrals, submissions, hearings, decisions, and related administrative tasks.
- Provide support for financial tasks such as processing invoices, purchase orders, and reporting.
- Coordinate data management and reporting requirements to ensure smooth operations.
- Engage with both internal and external stakeholders to facilitate timely processing of applications.
- Identify and contribute to improvements in resource consent workflow processes.
Requirements
The ideal candidate should be able to handle detailed tasks within deadline-driven, customer-focused environments. Key attributes include:
- Strong administrative capabilities with keen attention to detail.
- Confidence in managing systems, data, documentation, and process-oriented assignments.
- Ability to comprehend and work with technical information.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and adaptability to new software systems.
- Interest in planning, consenting, environmental matters, or local government operations.
- Familiarity with the Resource Management Act or resource consent procedures is advantageous but not required.
About Tauranga City Council
The Tauranga City Council plays a pivotal role in shaping the city's future and providing essential services. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and community-centric workplace offering five weeks annual leave, flexible working hours, and career growth opportunities.
Additional Information
- Applicants must possess legal authorization to live and work in New Zealand.
- The Council values diversity and encourages candidates from all backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities.
- Applicants requiring accommodations during recruitment can contact the Talent Acquisition team.
- The Council does not entertain unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies and will not pay related fees.
- Application deadline is Sunday, 30th August.