Buller is nestled at the top of the West Coast spanning the coastline from Karamea in the north to Punakaiki at the southern most end. The area of Buller goes inland as far as the top of the Lewis Pass, Maruia and Ikamatua.
The Buller District Council strives to be responsive to different needs and values and works with employees to maximise their potential.
The Council is committed to continually improving its recruitment and selection processes to ensure that quality decisions are made which help the Council meet its objectives.
Buller District Council currently has one job vacancy:
Buller District Council are seeking a star performer to join their Community and Environment team in the role of Planning Team Leader.
This involves overseeing Council’s responsibilities under the Resource Management Act 1991, providing strategic resource management input into the wider Council organisation, and managing the delivery of Council’s resource management planning functions, including management of staff and budgets and project management of resource management planning projects across Council.
The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in planning or a related field, along with 8+ years relevant work experience. Eligibility for membership of the New Zealand Planning Institute is desirable, as is experience in staff supervision and leadership.
Do you want to enjoy the enviable and affordable lifestyle that the West Coast has to offer?
If you can answer ‘Yes’ to all of the above we want to hear from you!
Enquiries are welcome by contacting Human Resources on 03 788 9642.
A full position description and job application form can be obtained by clicking the below link:
181109 – Position Description – Planning Team Leader (452Kb)
Application Form (107Kb)
Applications are to be marked ’Confidential’ and addressed to Human Resources, Buller District Council, PO Box 21, Westport 7866 or emailed to hr@bdc.govt.nz. All applications are required to be accompanied by the Application Form, a Covering Letter and a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae.
Applications Close Wednesday 5 December 2018.
