Environmental Planner

Tau ake rā te moana nei, e papaki kau ana ki te ākau tangata, kakenga waka ka mauru te tohu ki te arearenga o Mauao, he pou herenga mōu, he pou hononga mōu, kia herea ki te tika, kia herea ki te pono. Kia mau, kia ita, kia ū – haumi e, hui e, tāiki e!

Te Tūranga | About the role

This role is ideal for someone with planning experience who’s ready to take the next step and contribute to meaningful work that supports sustainable development and community wellbeing.

You’ll work across a range of planning activities—from processing resource consents to providing advice and supporting continuous improvement. You’ll collaborate with other teams, engage with customers, and help deliver planning outcomes that reflect the goals of our City Plan and the requirements of the Resource Management Act.

What you’ll be doing

• Processing land use and subdivision consent applications
• Reviewing building consents and contributing to PIMs under the Building Act
• Providing planning advice to internal teams and external customers
• Coordinating input from specialists like engineering and urban design
• Supporting the Duty Planner service and responding to public enquiries
• Identifying risks and helping manage Council’s responsibilities under the RMA
• Contributing to process improvements and mentoring junior planners

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• A degree in planning, resource management, or a related field
• Knowledge of the Resource Management Act and planning processes
• Strong communication skills—written and verbal
• Confidence working with a range of people and perspectives
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to support others
• A keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

Tauranga City Council is one of Tauranga’s largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.

We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.

To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.

You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz 

Please note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click ‘Apply’ at the bottom of this page and follow the link.

We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so don’t wait—this role may be filled before the closing date. Applications officially close on Friday 10th October.

We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities.
If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@tauranga.govt.nz

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
• Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.

Job Description: Environmental Planner