Graduate 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

Are you ready to kick-start your career in planning? As a Graduate Environmental Planner, you’ll join a supportive team of experienced planners who will mentor and guide you as you grow your skills and confidence.

At Tauranga City Council, you’ll be involved in a wide range of projects and resource consent applications that help shape our city. You’ll work closely with teams across Council and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. We value objectivity and will support you to make fair, well-informed decisions.

You’ll be supported to develop and deliver key parts of the role, including:

• Processing a variety of resource consent applications, including complex ones
• Making robust, legally sound recommendations
• Providing planning advice to internal and external stakeholders
• Writing clear, accurate planning reports
• Using negotiation, facilitation, coordination, and conflict resolution skills
• Contributing to business improvement initiatives

If you’re looking for a role that offers professional development, exciting projects, and a great team environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring;

• A university degree in Resource Management Planning or a related field
• A strong work ethic and motivation to learn and grow
• Great communication and teamwork skills
• A proactive attitude and willingness to take on new challenges

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.

Applications will close Sunday 5th 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: Graduate Environmental Planner