Corporate Planner – Fairlie, South Canterbury

Mackenzie District Council – our community, our place, our future.

At Mackenzie District Council we work together as a team to deliver the best outcomes for our district. We are crafting new ways of working together, and each one of us has an essential role in making our district the best place to live, work and play.

We are on the lookout for highly organised, personable and experienced person to join Team Mack as our Corporate Planner. This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week, based in Fairlie, South Canterbury.

The Corporate Planner will lead the analysis, support and development of key Council plans. A core component of this position is project planning, ensuring the delivery and coordination of a large range of Council activities. This Corporate Planner position has both technical and interpersonal components; requiring a candidate who has the diverse skill set to deliver high quality work to deadlines whilst prioritising building relationships both internally and between the Council and community.

The core responsibilities of the Corporate Planner role include:

• Coordinate and manage preparation and delivery of Council’s Long-Term Plan, Annual Plan and Annual Reports
• Deliver quality project management processes, templates and documentation
• Provide regular reports of key statutory and corporate plans
• Work alongside the Communications Team to provide effective community engagement
• Develop and review internal Council policies and procedures to ensure consistency and statutory requirements are met
• Provide practical policy advice for internal and external processes, or to other employees, Councillors or committees when required
• Deliver appropriate risk reporting and risk management policies and procedures

Successful candidates will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in planning, policy, resource management or related field is desirable, or equivalent worked experience is required
• 3 – 5 years work experience in the Local government sector or planning or policy development. is preferable
• A strong working knowledge of legislative frameworks, especially the Local Government Act 2002, or a proven ability to learn quickly
• High level of technical competence in statutory and policy frameworks and policy writing
• An ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of people
• Proven and demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and abilities
• Excellent time management and strong project management skills is essential

At Team Mack we have some great benefits including Special Leave to attend dental / legal / specialist appointments out of the district, fuel card discounts, local retail discounts, and a weekly team fruit basket - just to name a few!

To find out more about the Corporate Planner role and to apply please visit: https://careers.mackenzie.govt.nz/  Apply now!

Applications close Sunday 10^th November 2024. Applications will be reviewed upon submission.