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We’re looking for a communications specialist with expertise in social media to help tell the story of Pōneke. Help us connect Wellingtonians with the places, people and projects shaping our city. Wellington is a city like no other. Creative, vibrant, resilient and full of passionate communities, it&#x27;s a place where people care deeply about what happens in their city. At Wellington City Council, our Communications and Creative team plays a critical role in helping Wellingtonians stay informed, have their say, and understand the work we&#x27;re doing to build a better future for Pōneke. We&#x27;re looking for an experienced Senior Advisor Content and Channels to join our team on a fixed-term parental leave cover through to 30 September 2027.This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves creating engaging content, can operate across social media with ease, and can confidently navigate everything from community conversations and reputation management through to strategic campaigns and emergency communications. Āu ake mahi | What you&#x27;ll doYou&#x27;ll play a leading role in managing, monitoring and developing the Council’s internal and external communication channels including writing digital copy and driving social media presence across platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube. You will help to ensure our content is engaging, timely and aligned with our organisational priorities. Working closely with teams across Council, you&#x27;ll:<ul><li>Develop and deliver content and campaigns that connect with Wellingtonians</li><li>Create compelling content that showcases Council projects, facilities, services and people</li><li>Provide expert advice and coaching on social media best practice</li><li>Monitor channels, identify emerging issues and help manage reputation risks</li><li>Analyse performance and provide insights that inform decision-making</li><li>Support the Council&#x27;s emergency management and crisis communications response when needed</li></ul> Ngā tohu me ngā wheako | Qualifications and experienceYou&#x27;ll be a confident communications professional with a strong understanding of social media strategy, content creation and audience engagement. You&#x27;ll bring:<ul><li>Several years&#x27; experience managing social media in a communications, marketing, media or public sector environment</li><li>A track record of developing successful social media campaigns and content</li><li>Outstanding written communication skills and sound judgement</li><li>Experience providing strategic advice to stakeholders and senior leaders</li><li>Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn data into actionable insights</li><li>A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to perform under pressure</li><li>A collaborative style and a passion for connecting communities through great communication.</li></ul> We are looking to appoint between $98,566 and $115,959 per annum, for this role, depending on relevant skills and experience. Nōu te rourou | What&#x27;s in it for youWorking for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave (pro-rata), flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.View our Employee Value Proposition Video to see what our employees say about working at WCC. Diversity:We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment.  If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We welcome applications from all people and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve. Accessibility Support:We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: <a href="mailto:recruitment@wcc.govt.nz" target="_blank">recruitment@wcc.govt.nz</a>Applications close 22 November 2026. Please note that we may engage with applicants prior to the vacancy closing and&#x2F;or close applications ahead of this date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.We are looking for a skilled writer, so we recommend writing your application without AI assistance. All applications must be submitted online and must have the right to work in New Zealand – we will not accept emailed applications.Pre-employment Checks: All employees must undergo a Criminal Conviction Check, the results of which will be held on your employee file if employed.If you have questions, please contact Koro Vaka’uta, Manager Community Communications <a href="mailto:Koro.Vakauta@wcc.govt.nz" target="_blank">Koro.Vakauta@wcc.govt.nz</a>

Wellington City Council

Senior Advisor, Content and Channels

Health Insurance

Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō | Working together for Wellington&#x27;s future<ul><li>The Customer and Community Group is focused on creating a well-connected, engaged, and thriving community by delivering a variety of essential services in a way that enhances social, cultural, and recreational aspects of Pōneke.  Our team at the Tawa Recreation Centre are supporting this vision by providing affordable, accessible recreation and leisure opportunities that encourage participation of Pōneke’s communities.</li><li>We’re looking for someone who is passionate about netball to join us as Netball Umpires at our Tawa Recreation Centre. This is a customer-centric role that will work directly with the Pōneke community and we’re looking for someone who will provide a happy, positive experience for our netballers. We run two social women’s netball leagues, outdoor rules played indoors.</li></ul> Āu ake mahi | What you&#x27;ll doOur Umpires’ responsibilities include:<ul><li>Helping set up and prepare for netball games</li><li>Greeting members of the league as they arrive and leave for their games</li><li>Ensuring the health, safety and well-being of netball players</li><li>Assisting with clearing up netball games at the end of the game</li></ul> Our leagues are held on Monday (6.15pm to 10pm) and Wednesday (5.45pm to 10.15pm) nights and this role is for our Wednesday night league. You will be guaranteed two hours per week on Wednesday, with the ability to pick up more shifts as required. Ngā tohu me ngā wheako | Qualifications and experienceWe’re looking for someone who is happy to roll up their sleeves and help the team out as required. Ideally, you will have experience refereeing leagues from teens to adults, be proficient in controlling the game, and have the confidence to manage player queries. You will have a strong knowledge of outdoor netball.This role pays $29.90 per game. Nōu te rourou | What&#x27;s in it for youWorking for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.View our Employee Value Proposition Video to see what our employees say about working at WCC. Diversity:We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment.  If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We welcome applications from all people and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve. Accessibility Support:We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: <a href="mailto:recruitment@wcc.govt.nz" target="_blank">recruitment@wcc.govt.nz</a> Pre-employment ChecksAll employees must be prepared to obtain and maintain a Police Vetting check, the results of which will be held on your employee file if employed.Please note this role is safety sensitive and will require you to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol and health testing, the results of which will be held on your employee file if successful.The Council uses the AS&#x2F;NZ drug standard to determine the cut off levels for drug testing.  Some prescription drugs may be included within this standard. Closing DetailsApplications close Sunday 22 November 2026. Please note that we may engage with applicants prior to the vacancy closing and&#x2F;or close applications ahead of this date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. All applications must be submitted online and must have the right to work in New Zealand – we will not accept emailed applications.If you have questions, please contact Arana Kenny, Team Leader Tawa Community Recreation Centre, <a href="mailto:Arana.Kenny@wcc.govt.nz" target="_blank">Arana.Kenny@wcc.govt.nz</a>

Netball Umpire - Tawa Recreation Centre

Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō | Working together for Wellington&#x27;s future<ul><li>Are you passionate about designing technology solutions that make a real difference? Join our Digital &amp; Technology team as a Solutions Architect and help shape how technology supports our people, services and the future of Wellington.</li><li>You&#x27;ll work with business and technical stakeholders to understand needs, design solutions and guide delivery teams through implementation. You&#x27;ll help ensure our technology is secure, fit for purpose and aligned with our architecture principles: Secure by Design, Customer First Design and Cloud First Design.</li><li>Working alongside Enterprise and Domain Architects, you&#x27;ll contribute to solution design, system integration and technology decisions across Council. You&#x27;ll also help strengthen our architecture standards and ways of working, ensuring solutions are well designed, resilient and support our longer-term direction.</li></ul> Ko wai koe | About you<ul><li>You&#x27;ll bring proven experience delivering solution architecture services, from gathering and analysing requirements through to designing integrations, data solutions and security controls. You&#x27;ll have expertise across AWS, Microsoft 365 and the Microsoft technology stack, along with experience using architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman and modelling tools such as Sparx, Abacus or Visio.</li><li>You&#x27;ll also bring strong stakeholder engagement skills, sound problem-solving ability and the confidence to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Knowledge of GIS, document management, database design and the New Zealand public sector environment would be an advantage.</li><li>A relevant tertiary qualification, such as a degree in Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience, will support you in this role.</li></ul>You will also bring a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and to continuing to grow your knowledge of tikanga Māori and te reo Māori. Applications close: 22 November 2026.We may review applications and invite candidates to interview before the closing date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we find the right candidate.All applications must be submitted online, as we are unable to accept applications via email.Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand and be willing to undergo pre-employment Ministry of Justice checks. Nōu te rourou | What&#x27;s in it for youWorking for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.View our Employee Value Proposition Video to see what our employees say about working at WCC. Diversity:We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We welcome applications from all people and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve. Accessibility Support:We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@wcc.govt.nz" target="_blank">recruitment@wcc.govt.nz</a>

Solutions Architect

Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō | Working together for Wellington&#x27;s future. Our Service Delivery team plays an important role in ensuring Wellington City Council and our Council Controlled Organisations have reliable, effective and customer-focused technology services.As an ICT Service Delivery professional, you’ll help manage the delivery and continuous improvement of ICT services across Council. You’ll work across service management, incident and problem resolution, service performance, vendor relationships and customer experience, helping ensure our technology services meet the needs of our people and the communities we serve.You’ll also provide service delivery expertise across our enterprise applications and support the financial administration of ICT services and other Digital &amp; Technology teams as required.This is a role where you’ll work across a broad range of stakeholders and service providers, helping connect the needs of the business with the technology services that support them. Āu ake mahi | What you’ll do<ul><li>Manage service-related issues, problems and improvements, helping ensure effective and timely resolution.</li><li>Support the management and resolution of incidents and service requests across the organisation.</li><li>Apply and promote Service Management processes and practices to support consistent and effective service delivery.</li><li>Monitor and report on service levels, performance and other relevant service data.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve services, processes and the customer experience.</li><li>Contribute to and support the delivery of continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Build effective relationships with vendors, suppliers, partners and internal customers to support quality service delivery.</li><li>Work with service providers to optimise, automate and enhance technology services.</li><li>Act as an assigned engagement and service delivery lead for relevant services and stakeholders.</li><li>Support the financial administration of ICT services and provide financial administration support to other Digital &amp; Technology teams as required.</li><li>Contribute to a positive customer experience and champion service excellence across Digital &amp; Technology.</li></ul> Ngā tohu me ngā wheako | Qualifications and experienceWe’re looking for someone who brings a strong service delivery mindset and can build trusted relationships across a complex organisation. You’ll bring:<ul><li>Relevant tertiary qualification and&#x2F;or equivalent relevant experience.</li><li>Proven experience in a similar ICT service management or service delivery role.</li><li>Strong knowledge and understanding of service management practices and processes.</li><li>A demonstrated commitment to service delivery and improving the customer experience.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work through complex issues in a structured way.</li><li>Good organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.</li><li>The ability to build effective working relationships with a range of business stakeholders, vendors and service providers.</li><li>Resilience and the ability to remain effective when working under pressure.</li><li>Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate service and technology issues into clear information for different audiences.</li></ul> You’ll also have a commitment to working in a way that reflects Te Tiriti o Waitangi and supports our commitment to partnership, participation and protection. Nōu te rourou | What&#x27;s in it for youWorking for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.View our Employee Value Proposition Video to see what our employees say about working at WCC. Applications close 15 November 2026. All applications must be submitted online and must have the right to work in New Zealand – we will not accept emailed applications. Pre-employment Checks: All employees must undergo a Criminal Conviction Check prior to employment. Diversity:We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment.  If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We welcome applications from all people and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve. Accessibility Support:We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: <a href="mailto:recruitment@wcc.govt.nz" target="_blank">recruitment@wcc.govt.nz</a>

Service Delivery Specialist

Kia mahi ngātahi mō Pōneke mō tōna āpōpō | Working together for Wellington&#x27;s future The Customer and Community Group is focused on creating a well-connected, engaged, and thriving community by delivering a variety of essential services in a way that enhances social, cultural, and recreational aspects of Pōneke. We’re on the lookout for enthusiastic and reliable people to join our team of Lifeguards across our Wellington pools network – this covers the pools at Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre (WRAC) Kilbirnie, Freyberg, Karori, Keith Spry (Johnsonville), and Tawa. WRAC: WRAC is a large, multi-purpose aquatic centre that includes a 50m indoor pool, diving pool, toddlers&#x27; pool and spray water-play area, programmes pool, hydrotherapy pool, gym, spas and saunas. The pool also hosts high-performance training, regional national and international events and a wide range of community programmes. Community Pools (Freyberg, Karori, Keith Spry, and Tawa): Community Pools operates six aquatic facilities across Wellington City, Karori, Johnsonville, Thorndon and Tawa, including four indoor pools and two seasonal outdoor pools. We provide swimming, recreation, events, programmes and community activities that help keep Wellington active year-round.  We&#x27;re passionate about creating safe, welcoming and inclusive environments where people of all ages can connect, learn, exercise and have fun. Ngā Taipitopito Tūranga | Role details Whether you&#x27;re looking to build a career in recreation or just want a meaningful role to service the Pōneke community, we&#x27;d love to hear from you.Our Lifeguard roles are a hands-on, customer focused role where no two days are the same. You&#x27;ll be part of a supportive team and stimulating environment, with opportunities to build your skills and grow your career within Wellington City Council. In this role, you&#x27;ll be actively supervising pool users to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment. You&#x27;ll respond quickly and effectively to emergencies, support the delivery of aquatic programmes, carry out water testing, maintain pool cleanliness, and provide friendly, helpful customer service to all visitors We currently have the following packages available:WRAC: Permanent full-time position. 120 hours worked across a 3-week rotating roster <ul><li>Shifts will be worked across a 3-week rotating roster which may include early starts and late finishes and weekend shifts. Flexibility is required.</li></ul> Fixed term until 14 February 2027: Package 1 – minimum 16 hours per week (x 2 positions available)<ul><li>Set shifts to be determined. May include early starts and late finishes and weekend shifts. Flexibility is required</li></ul>Package 2 – full-time hours. 120 hours worked across a 3-week rotating roster<ul><li>Shifts will be worked across a 3-week rotating roster which may include early starts and late finishes and weekend shifts. Flexibility is required.</li></ul> Community Pools: Fixed term until 28 February 2027: Package 1 – 13 hours per week:<ul><li>Friday 3.30pm to 9.00pm at Freyberg pool</li><li>Saturday 11.00am to 7.30pm at Karori Pool</li></ul>Package 2 – 18 hours per week:<ul><li>Tuesday 1.00pm to 9.30pm at Karori pool</li><li>Wednesday 3.30pm to 9.00pm at Freyberg pool</li><li>Saturday 1.00pm 6.30pm at Karori Pool</li></ul> Fixed term until 14 February 2027: Package 1 – minimum 16 hours per week<ul><li>Based at Karori and Freyberg pools</li><li>Set shifts to be determined. May include early starts and late finishes and weekend shifts. Flexibility is required</li></ul>Package 2 – minimum of 16 hours per week<ul><li>Based at Keith Spry and Tawa pools</li><li>Set shifts to be determined. May include early starts and late finishes and weekend shifts. Flexibility is required</li></ul>Package 3 - 21 hours per week at Karori pool<ul><li>Monday 5.30 am to 2.00pm</li><li>Wednesday 5.30am to 2.00pm</li><li>Thursday 3.30pm to 9.00pm</li></ul> Fixed term until 4 April 2027: Package 1 - full-time hours. 120 hours worked across a 3-week rotating roster<ul><li>Shifts will be worked across a 3-week rotating roster which may include early starts and late finishes and weekend shifts. Flexibility is required.</li></ul> If the above packages do not suit your availability but you are interested in becoming a Lifeguard, especially if you’re living in Wellington for 2027, we encourage you to put your application in and we can keep it on file for future vacancies. We&#x27;re looking for responsible, reliable and motivated individuals looking to join a fun team while also ensuring the Pōneke community have a safe and enjoyable time using our facility. To find out more about being a Lifeguard at Wellington City Council, watch our video here ! Please note, as our Lifeguard roles involves shift work, which can include early starts from 5am and late finishes up to 10.30pm, you&#x27;ll need to have reliable transport to get to and from work, as public transport may not always align with our shift times. Ngā tohu me ngā wheako | Qualifications and experience You will have excellent verbal communication skills and enjoy providing customer care to help build trust with our pool users. You will be a keen learner as we will provide all the training you will require to thrive in this role. As part of your training, you&#x27;ll gain the following qualifications at a minimum:<ul><li>First Aid Level 2 Certificate</li><li>Pool Life Saving Practicing Certificate</li></ul> Previous lifeguarding or aquatic work experience will help but is by no means necessary. We are looking for people who want to make a difference for our customers and help keep our facilities operating at the highest level. Nōu te rourou | What&#x27;s in it for you Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.View our Employee Value Proposition Video to see what our employees say about working at WCC. Diversity: We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment.  If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We welcome applications from all people and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve. Accessibility Support: We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: recruitment@wcc.govt.nz Pre-employment Checks All employees must undergo a Criminal Conviction Check and be prepared to obtain and maintain a Police Vetting check, the results of which will be held on your employee file if employed.Please note this role is safety sensitive and will require you to undergo pre-employment drug and alcohol, and health testing, the results of which will be held on your employee file if successful.The Council uses the AS&#x2F;NZ drug standard to determine the cut off levels for drug testing.  Some prescription drugs may be included within this standard. Assessment Details Our teams at Community Pools and WRAC will be screening applications as they are received so we encourage you to get your application in quickly. If your application is long listed, you will receive communication from the team on next steps.  Please note, if you are successful in securing an interview, you will need to complete a Lifeguard Assessment. Check out our video here for tips to pass this assessment. Closing Details Applications close Sunday 8th November 2026. All applications must be submitted online and must have the right to work in New Zealand – we will not accept emailed applications.If you have questions, please contact recruitment@wcc.govt.nz

Lifeguard Opportunities - multiple part-time/full-time perm and fixed term vacancies!

We’re looking for a skilled communicator to join our WCC team as a Communications Advisor. Mō tēnei tūranga | About this role WCC’s Communications team works to help support, enhance, and celebrate what Wellingtonians love about Wellington: we’re a resilient city with strong communities, wild and beautiful spaces, and a creative heart.Our job is to build trust and confidence in the Council through good communication, keeping Wellingtonians informed and engaged, encouraging people to participate in decision-making, and sharing the stories that make Pōneke unique.Our City Projects Communications team is responsible for communications about our city precinct upgrades, building resilience projects, water and waste renewals, and transport system improvements. As a Communications Advisor, you’ll contribute to the design and delivery of strategic communications plans, influencing and supporting cross-Council initiatives.You’ll collaborate with our wider Communications and Creative team including content creators, social media specialists, media relations experts and our creative and brand team. You can draw on the skills of your colleagues in the areas where you want to learn and grow, and share your own expertise to help us build our collective ability. Ngā tohu me ngā wheako | Qualifications and experience We are looking for:<ul><li>Communications experience – you’ll have 2+ years of experience in a comms team or a similar environment.</li><li>Proactive mindset – a self-starter who is happy to pick up a variety of tasks, solve problems as they come up and find a way through when things are ambiguous.</li><li>Excellent writer – ability to draft lively, compelling copy and distil complex ideas into plain English.</li><li>Strong relationship builder – skilled at forming productive relationships across an organisation along with sharp influencing skills.</li><li>Strategic thinker – an ability to see the big picture, cut through complex challenges and recommend clever solutions.</li><li>Resilience – an ability to persevere when projects get challenging.</li><li>Committed to te ao Māori and te reo Māori – willing to grow your knowledge and competency and help us achieve our Tūpiki Ora Strategy .</li><li>Good vibes – a ‘glass half-full’ attitude and a team player who loves to collaborate.</li></ul> Nōu te rourou | What&#x27;s in it for you. The Council offers a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.View our Employee Value Proposition Video to see what our employees say about working at WCC. Diversity: We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment.  If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We welcome applications from all people and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve. Accessibility Support: We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: recruitment@wcc.govt.nz If you have any questions about the role, get in touch with Paul Spelman, Communications Manager City Projects: Paul.Spelman@wcc.govt.nz Applications close 15 November 2026, but we’ll be reviewing applications as they’re received and encourage you to apply early.All applications will be read and reviewed by the hiring manager. We are looking for a skilled writer, so we recommend writing your application without AI assistance. All applications must be submitted online and must have the right to work in New Zealand – we will not accept emailed applications.Pre-employment Checks: All employees must undergo a Criminal Conviction Check, the results of which will be held on your employee file if employed.

Communications Advisor

Planning &amp; Development | Wellington City Council Ready to help shape Wellington&#x27;s future?Wellington is a city that’s growing, changing and evolving. As a Consent Planner, you&#x27;ll play an important role in helping deliver quality urban development while balancing the needs of our communities, environment, and future generations. You&#x27;ll work with applicants, developers, consultants, mana whenua, residents, and colleagues across Council to navigate resource consent processes and support great outcomes for Pōneke. Āu ake mahi | What you&#x27;ll do Joining our Planning Consents team, you&#x27;ll manage a range of resource consent applications across land use and subdivision projects. You&#x27;ll provide planning advice, assess development proposals, prepare planning reports and recommendations, and work closely with a variety of stakeholders to ensure applications are processed efficiently and within statutory timeframes.This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career planner looking to build their expertise while contributing to the growth and development of New Zealand&#x27;s capital city. Ngā tohu me ngā wheako | Qualifications and experience We&#x27;re looking for someone who:<ul><li>Has a qualification in planning, resource management, surveying, or a related discipline</li><li>Has up to two years&#x27; experience in planning, resource management, consenting, or a related field</li><li>Understands, or is keen to develop knowledge of, the Resource Management Act and associated legislation</li><li>Can build positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders</li><li>Has strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Enjoys analysing information, solving problems, and making sound decisions</li><li>Brings a customer-focused approach and can explain planning processes in a clear and practical way</li><li>Values collaboration, continuous learning, and contributing to a positive team culture</li></ul> We are looking to appoint between $84,977 and $99,972 per annum, for this role, depending on relevant skills and experience. Nōu te rourou | What&#x27;s in it for you Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.View our Employee Value Proposition Video to see what our employees say about working at WCC. Diversity: We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment.  If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.We welcome applications from all people and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve. Accessibility Support: We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: recruitment@wcc.govt.nz Applications close 15 November 2026. All applications must be submitted online and must have the right to work in New Zealand – we will not accept emailed applications.Pre-employment Checks: All employees must undergo a Criminal Conviction Check, the results of which will be held on your employee file if employed.If you have questions, please contact Hamish Dean, Planning Consents Manager, hamish.dean@wcc.govt.nz

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