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🥝 Planning Technician

Wanganui District Council | Whanganui, New Zealand | Posted June 21, 2026

Job Description

The Opportunity

Are you looking to kickstart your career in resource consent planning? We are seeking a detail-oriented, people person to join our vibrant council team.

In this role, you will be the first point of contact for community planning enquiries. You will process minor land use consents, and provide vital administrative support to our senior planners.

What you will do

  • Guide Customers: Answer public enquiries regarding district plan rules, zoning, and resource consents.
  • Assess Applications: Review and process simple, non-notified resource consent applications and assess building consent applications against the district plan.
  • Manage Data: Maintain accurate electronic property records and planning databases.
  • Support the Team: Assist senior planners with site visits, public notifications, processing LIM applicat...

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