POSITION : Planning Officer

REPORTS TO :Planning Manager
LOCATION :Alexandra/and or Cromwell
PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

To provide planning advice to Council staff and the public in respect to the policies, objectives and
rules of the Central Otago District Plan and the provisions of the Resource Management Act 1991.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To liaise with Council?s Building Control Officers and to peruse building consent applications
to determine compliance with the rules of the District Plan.

2. To provide planning advice to other departments and consultants as required.

3. Preparation of planning reports in relation to application for resource consent.

4. To respond to public enquiries relating to subdivisions, land uses and the interpretation of
the District Plan.

5. To respond to enquiries from the legal profession, planning consultants and surveyors
relating to the provision of the District Plan.

6. To undertake monitoring of resource consents and district plan provisions.

7. To check survey plans for correctness prior to Section 223 certification.

8. To check resource consent conditions for satisfaction prior to recommending for Section 224
certification.

9. To assist the Planning Manager in all aspects of the department?s activities as required.
KEY RESULT AREAS

Key result areas have been identified to assist in formulating performance objectives. The duties
of the position are being carried out to a satisfactory standard when:
1. All enquiries are responded to in a timely manner.
2. All time requirements relating to resource consent processing are met.
3. Correspondence, reports and internal communications are completed within an acceptable

timeframe.

DELEGATIONS

Makes decisions within the authority delegated by the Planning Manager and the Executive
Manager - Planning and Environment.
RELATIONSHIPS

External Internal
Surveyors Chief Executive Officer
Solicitors Executive Manager ? Planning and Environment
Customers / public Planning Manager
Planning Consultant Staff
Council?s consulting engineers
PERSONAL QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

? A professional qualification in planning and resource management.
Practical experience in the application of a district plan and the Resource Management Act

1991 (not essential).

Specific Skills
? Communication - written and oral
Ability to deal with ?difficult? customers
Time management
Must have the ability to retrieve information and produce accurate reports.
Service orientated
Drivers licence

Personal Qualities
Conscientious and tidy
Honesty and integrity
Sense of humour
Self motivated
Friendly and pleasant
Punctual
Positive attitude
Well presented professional image
Able to work with a minimum of supervision
Initiative to contribute solutions
Must be adaptable and able to cope with a variety of situations
Patient and supportive
Ability to promote the desired image of the Central Otago District Council through good public

relations

CORPORATE VALUES PROPOSITION