We are seeking a passionate, motivated and experienced Planner to join our team in a full-time permanent role.

Selwyn offers a unique mix of rural charm and urban development. Based in Rolleston, just 25km from Christchurch (20 min drive), you'll enjoy a family-friendly lifestyle, easy access to the outdoors, and a workplace that values balance, wellbeing, and collaboration.

What we can Offer

Great work-life balance with flexibility

Career coaching and development

Life insurance

Wellbeing and volunteer leave

Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year

Two weeks paid Partners Leave

Sick leave from day one

Discounts with local and national businesses

About the Roles
As a Senior Resource Consent Planner, you'll play a key role in continuing to shape Selwyn's future. You'll lead complex planning work, support and mentor others, and work closely with team leaders to contribute to continuous improvement across the team.

Your work will be guided by your interests and development goals, balanced with the team's work plans and priorities. You could see yourself:

Providing expert advice on the RMA (Resource Management Act) and District Plan to Council, senior leaders and customers

Managing complex resource consent processes, including attendance at Council hearings and acting as an expert witness on behalf of Council in relation to appeals

Making decisions under delegated authority on resource consent decisions and supporting sound decision-making

Collaborating across Council on policy, plan changes, monitoring, and compliance

Providing coaching and mentoring to developing planners

Leading and contributing to team development and improvement initiatives

Starting salary will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role: Grade 18 - $111,629 - $148,838.

About the Team
You will be part of the supportive Planning Team and help lead a team of Resource Management Planners and Graduate Planner.

About You




We're looking for experienced planners who are already operating at the senior level or ready to take the next step in their career. Ideally, you will demonstrate:

A degree in planning, resource management or similar

At least 7 years' experience in planning/resource management

Council hearing experience and an ability to clearly and confidently convey technical matters

Strong working knowledge and understanding of the Resource Management Act

Digital literacy and adaptability to new systems

A full New Zealand driver's licence

Your attitude and approach at work are just as key as your experience. You'll be collaborative, pragmatic, solutions-focused, and bring your sense of humour. You'll build relationships with ease and are ready to make an impact in our growing team and community.

About Us
Selwyn is one of the fastest-growing districts in New Zealand. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow.

Our head office is based in Rolleston (only 25km from Christchurch), which offers an enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers and hills that make up Canterbury's stunning landscape.

Our values are important to us and represent the way we work:

Be a good human

Be brave - Think differently

Better together- Make it happen for Selwyn.

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We know that everyone's situation is different, and we're open to a variety of onboarding options that suit individual needs. Whether you're local or considering a move, we're flexible in how we bring the right people on board — and we're happy to talk through what support might be available to help you settle in.

For a confidential kōrero, contact Emma Larsen - Head of Planning on 03 347 2920

Applications close 24 August 2026

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