Planner – Spaces and Places

About the role

Are you passionate about working alongside the community? Do have experience working with various community groups? Do you want to make a difference to Ōpōtiki and its communities?

We are looking for a spaces and places planner to join our Strategy and Development Group, reporting to the Strategy and Policy Manager.

The Spaces and Places Planner will play a key role in creating and implementing a long-term strategy for the public urban places and recreational spaces across Ōpōtiki district, always with the focus of creating a strong future for our community.

In this role, you will enjoy creating and maintaining relationships with key external community groups and stakeholders, including hapū and iwi, media, local and regional councils, and central government. Public engagement will be important, and you will ensure that all groups in the community are able to contribute to the places and spaces of the district.

Success in this role will see our public spaces revitalised and meeting the social, business and recreational needs of our communities.

About you

You will have strong communication skills, and the ability to relate well to various groups and stakeholders. You will be able to demonstrate skills in presenting to groups, report writing, interacting with the public, and project management. You will be pro-active in building relationships with external customers and be able to work effectively independently and as part of a team.

You will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• A minimum of 3 years of applicable work experience in a related field
• High level of computer literacy using Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated ability to work alongside a range of community groups and key stakeholders.
• An understanding of project management and public engagement.
• A high level of computer literacy and a current driver’s licence.

About the district

Ōpōtiki district has a relatively small population but it is huge in size, opportunity and culture: it also boasts one of the most beautiful coastlines in the country. The district is in a period of growth and change, and working with us is an opportunity to play a part in the district’s transformation.

Applications close Monday, 20 January 2025 at 4.00pm. Please note that applications will be processed as they are received so we encourage you to apply early, as we appoint as we go.

View a copy of the Position Description: Planner - Space and Places.

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