Planner

The Role / Person

Timaru District Council is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic planner!

If you want to kick-start your career in a highly skilled team and play a key role in the development of our thriving district – this role is for you. Or if you already have some experience, then Timaru is a place where it's easy to achieve an enviable lifestyle without having to compromise your career.

Working as a Planner will put you at the forefront of Council's RMA functions and regulations. You will be future-focused and committed to delivering enduring solutions for our growing community.

Your challenge will be delivering a seamless and timely resource consent process to our customers. This role guarantees diversity and growth; collaborate with stakeholders and work on various urban and rural development, industrial expansions and projects involving heritage, significant natural areas and outstanding landscapes.

We are looking for an individual with sound knowledge of the RMA and Local Government. By way of background, you will hold a relevant tertiary qualification with a Planning or Resource Management focus.

Learn from some of the best, hone your skills, and grow your career. If this sounds like a great opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you!

This is a permanent role and offers 40 hours per week. The annual salary for this role is $71,097.02 - $83,643.55 per annum. Check out a copy of the position description here: https://www.timaru.govt.nz/resources/pulse/Position-Description-Planner-August-2026.pdf . For further information please email us at[email protected].

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Applications close at 5:00pm, 13th June 2026; however, we may appoint before the closing date if we find suitable applicants during the recruitment process! So if you are interested get your application in quick. Applications can be registered through our career's website www.timaru.govt.nz/jobs.

*We use Pulse as our applicant tracking system, so you will receive any further recruitment-related communications from an @pulsesoftware.com email address. Please keep an eye on your inbox (including your junk/spam folder) for updates.

The District

Nau mai haere mai, welcome to the Timaru District. Te Tihi o Maruis a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting and cultural pursuits.

Let's not forget about that 7 minute commute to work!

The Organisation

Te Kaunihera ā Rohe o Te Tihi o Maruaims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.

www.vtdevelopment.co.nz celebrates all the things we love about living in Timaru, from our affordable houses, to our easy commute, fantastic lifestyle and our successes. Come and join the story!