The role

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.


Planner - Graduate

Amberley, New Zealand

Reference: 6755699

Kickstart your Career !

About us | Mō Mātou

At Hurunui District Council we are driven by a commitment to our community and service excellence. Join our team to support our mission to find the right people in the right place at the right time to provide infrastructure and services that are efficient, effective and appropriate for our community.

About the role | Mō Te Tūranga

We are looking for a new team member to learn and grow with the support and mentorship from the team. Key responsibilities will include:

  • Completing planning checks for Project Information Memorandum (PIM's)
  • Being Duty Planner, providing advice on a range of planning enquiries
  • Performing general administration and record keeping tasks for the team
  • Collaborating and assisting our experienced planners on policy projects

Being part of a small collaborative team you would have exposure to the full spectrum of how we develop policy, strategy and planning to support our council, a good grounding to kick-start your career!

About you | Mōu

You will either be completing your final year at university or be a recent graduate looking for their first opportunity after graduating.

  • In either of these - Urban Planning, Resource & Environmental Planning /Resource Management, Environmental Science, Geography, Public Policy, Law or related field
  • Competent in the use of PC's and skilled in using common computer software packages such as Microsoft, Word, Power Point and GIS
  • Willingness to learn and can-do attitude
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

We offer | Tā mātou mahi

Real world experience and the opportunity to apply the knowledge you've obtained at university

  • Where you can expand as your skills develop and grow
  • An active social club, rewards and benefits programme
  • Flexible working hours to support your study goals, while maintaining a healthy work-life balance
  • Paid membership support for NZPI and ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Carpool from Christchurch and free parking

We thrive on diversity of thought, always seeking the best outcomes for our community. We embrace a supportive work environment where your skills and contributions truly matter.

For more information, contact Nicola Kirby, Team Leader Planning on 027 4699095 or hr@hurunui.govt.nz.

Applications Close: 12 May 2025

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The application process

We handle all our recruiting through this website. Please avoid directly contacting any council employee or councillor to submit your application or inquire about employment. If a contact name and email address are provided in the advertisement, they are there to help answer any preliminary questions you might have about the position, the application process, or working at the Hurunui District Council. Please do not send your application to this email address.

Our application form is straightforward and should only take a few minutes to complete. However, we recommend preparing your CV and any cover letter (PDF format preferred) before you start.

Once you complete the application and hit “Submit,” you’ll receive a confirmation message letting you know we’ve received your application. This completes the application process.

We promise to keep you updated on the progress of your application and will contact all candidates as soon as possible, regardless of the outcome.

For more information, visit: www.hurunui.govt.nz