Strategy Planner - Hiring Now

We are looking to hire an ambitious Strategy Planner to join our exceptional team at Selwyn District Council in Rolleston, Canterbury.
Growing your career as a Full Time Strategy Planner is a terrific opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in persuasion, planning and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Strategy Planner at Selwyn District Council today!

Rolleston, New Zealand

Reference: 6275189

About us

The key work of the Strategy Team is to deliver the District Strategy and Area Plans, as well as the associated action plans. This work will influence the type and location of housing; the shape and feel of neighborhoods; the efficiency and sustainability of transport options; the well-being of communities; the vitality of businesses and centers; the integrity of the natural environment; and the resilience of Selwyn's infrastructure.

The role

As a member of the strategy team, you will be supporting the development and delivery of key strategies for the district. The job involves strategic thinking and high-quality analysis. On big projects with long timeframes there will be times of collaboration and individual work with people needing to manage their time well. The day can bring any number of challenges and being able to deal with the unexpected is important.

• Developing spatial plans and strategies to support the growth and wellbeing of the district

• Providing analysis of data and information, including household and economic forecasts

• Representing the council in regional groups (e.g., Greater Christchurch Partnership)

• Contributing to project timeframes, deliverables, and budgets

• Monitoring external consultants, project timeframes, deliverables, and budgets

About Selwyn

Selwyn is the fastest-growing district in New Zealand. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow. An enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers and hills that make up Canterbury's stunning landscape.

About you

To be successful, a minimum of three years' experience in planning or resource management environment, with a proven record of work demonstrating strategic thinking and analysis. Ideally you will have planning and policy experience, either working in local or national government or through a consultancy that works in that space. Working well with the team, supporting, and encouraging is needed. Selwyn district is growing fast, and we need good people to deliver strategies to make this place an example of how to plan well. You will have the Knowledge and practical application of the Resource Management Act 1991 and the Local Government Act 2002.

What we can offer

For several years Selwyn has been experiencing rapid and sustained economic and population growth. With this growth comes a vibrant community, fantastic facilities, and exciting career opportunities!

Our main offices are based in the growing town of Rolleston, centrally located within the district and an easy commute from Christchurch. There's ample parking nearby, flexible working options and a great range of benefits for permanent staff including:

• Great work-life balance with the flexibility to work in with your commitments
• Life insurance
• Wellbeing and volunteer leave
• Free parking
• Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
• Discounts with local and national businesses
• Career coaching and development

Our values are important to all of us and represent the way we work: · Be a good human · Be brave - Think differently · Better together.

Selwyn District Council honours Te Tiriti o Waitangi. We are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

If you are driven to join a fun and vibrant team and do an exceptional job which contributes meaningfully to the lives of people in Selwyn, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications Close: 24 Mar 2023

Benefits of working as a Strategy Planner in Rolleston, Canterbury:

● Company offers great benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Competitive salary