Are you passionate about environmental planning?Ready to take the next step in your planning career?About the roleOur district provides an opportunity to develop your planning skills in unique and challenging areas. With pockets of heritage, outstanding natural features and landscapes, new growth areas, coastal development, and all types of natural hazards.As a Senior Planner this role undertakes assessment of the more complex resource consent applications and related management of environmental planning. You will provide mentoring to colleagues and support to the Development Planning Team Leader. The role will also provide reports and recommendations to Council committees and provide advice to support Council's strategic, regulatory and operations functions.About youYou will have a great work ethic and an ability to develop and maintain sound professional relationships. You will have a good sense of humour and will thrive working in a small supportive team. If you believe you have the right skill set and the right attitude, we want you to join our team. To be successful in this role you will have:Significant knowledge and practical application within the planning industry (5+ years).A planning degree or similar, and membership of a professional association, or working towards it.An understanding of key Local Government legislation.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, an ability to build sound relationships and give advice.Strong literacy and report writing skills, with high attention to detail.Great organisational and prioritising skills, a drive to get the job done.Why choose TCDCWe are only 90 minutes from big cities - Auckland, Tauranga and Hamilton, the Coromandel offers everything you could want from these urban jungles. The home of many markets, sports clubs, concerts and festivals, the dazzling white sand beaches of our towns are not lacking in entertainment.We offer hybrid working, relocation assistance, a generous benefits package and you get to live and work on the beautiful Coromandel. We are dedicated to building an inclusive team culture and thrive on agility, promote flexibility, and deliver high performance.Now's the time to change your scene, apply now.