Senior Corporate Planner

at  Upper Hutt City Council

Permanent | Full time
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Corporate Planner to join our team.
As our Senior Corporate Planner, you will be a key member of the Strategy, Policy and Planning Team with ability to lead our corporate planning work programme as a subject matter expert.
You’ll have demonstrated skills in complex project planning and management, including development and implementation of plans and processes within agreed timelines and budgets.
You will showcase expertise in coordinating and liaising at all levels and with a wide audience, to drive and deliver our corporate planning and reporting activities across the organisation, including the Long Term Plan, Annual Plan and Annual Report.
This is a diverse role suitable for someone with energy and initiative, in addition you should:
Have robust experience of Local Government corporate planning processes, functions and legislation
Be proactive with a desire to take ownership and make the role what you want it to be
Have the proven ability to deliver effective project plans, proposals, technical documentation and reports
Have exceptional relationship management and communication skills, both written and oral, including being comfortable presenting in council and community environments.
Be experienced working closely with diverse teams, building rapport and translating complex problems into simple solutions and results
Be experienced in, or familiar with, local government consultation and engagement processes
Be a natural collaborator, open to different points of view, with a willingness to overcome difficult challenges within teams and the wider organization
With this position comes an opportunity to take a ‘change and improve’ approach to all corporate planning projects. Attention to detail, a focus on delivering practical results and a taking a sound quality and compliance approach to how you work will be key strengths.
Working with us is a rewarding way to support the community, work with a great team, and develop your career. We do more than just pay you a salary, we have a range of great benefits to support you. With 50% of the Wellington region’s green space, boutique shopping, award winning Brewtown and quirky cafes all within walking distance, train station close by and free parking, Upper Hutt City is a great choice for your next career move.
All applications must include a cover letter, CV and a completed online Upper Hutt City Council application form.
Applications close 9pm Sunday 13 October 2024. We reserve the right to interview and select a candidate prior to the closing date.