Planning Technician

Wellington City Council – Wellington Central, North Island Help shape the future of our city by ensuring development complies with the planning rules that create great places to live, work and play. Our Compliance and Advice Team is looking for a detail-oriented Planning Technician to assess building consent applications against District Plan requirements and help ensure development is carried out in accordance with the Resource Management Act and Building Act. Āu ake mahi | What you'll do As a Planning Technician, you will review building consent plans and supporting documentation, identify potential non-compliance, and work with applicants to resolve issues before construction begins. The role provides specialist planning advice, determines compliance with District Plan rules, and, where necessary, initiates enforcement action through the Form 4 process. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, support regulatory processes, and work closely with planning, building, and compliance teams to deliver consistent and customer-focused outcomes. Ngā tohu me ngā wheako | Qualifications and experience You will hold a relevant tertiary qualification in planning, resource management, environmental studies, geography, law, or a related field. Experience in a territorial authority, regional council, or similar regulatory environment would be an advantage. You'll bring a sound understanding of the Resource Management Act and District Plan provisions, with the ability to interpret legislation and assess building consent plans and technical documentation. Strong communication, analytical, and organisational skills are essential, along with excellent attention to detail and sound judgement. A collaborative and customer-focused approach, coupled with the ability to manage competing priorities and handle sensitive information with discretion, will set you up for success in this role. Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you Working for the Council offers youa range of benefitsincluding 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities. View our Employee Value Proposition Video to see what our employees say about working at WCC. Diversity: We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our life, not just formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter. We welcome applications from all people and like our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve. Accessibility Support: We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have, are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support, we can offer to make our process more accessible to you by emailing: ***********@wcc.govt.nz Applications close 2 August 2026. Please note that we may engage with applicants prior to the vacancy closing and/or close applications ahead of this date so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. All applications must be submitted online and must have the right to work in New Zealand – we will not accept emailed applications. Pre-employment Checks: All employees must undergo a Criminal Conviction Check, the results of which will be held on your employee file if employed. If you have questions, please contact John Davies, Team Leader Earthworks & Subdivision, ***********@wcc.govt.nz #J-18808-Ljbffr