District Advice Officer

About usThe Horizons region extends over 22,200km2 – from Ruapehu in the north and Horowhenua in the south, to Whanganui in the west and Tararua in the east. It's a landscape as vast and varied as the over 240,000 people who call it home. At Horizons Regional Council we work to make our region a great place to live, work and play.

The role This is a permanent full-time position of 40 hours per week, based in our Palmerston North office.

District Advice is about providing non-regulatory information and advice to members of the public regarding natural hazards and Horizons' One Plan requirements for property developments as well as information for prospective property purchases, insurance matters and land valuation assessments. The role is also about providing information and recommendations to territorial authorities to assist them in their decision making with respect to subdivision applications, land use and building consents. In addition, District Advice works closely with territorial authorities to coordinate initial information for potential growth areas, proposed plan changes, notices of requirement to designate land and other statutory planning processes. The role is also about supporting the Building Act requirements for the construction and alterations of large dams. This includes the implementation of the new dam safety regulations that ensure dams are well operated, maintained, and regularly monitored so the potential impact of dam incidents and failures are reduced.

About youDo you have great relationship, communication and organisational skills as well as having some experience either in natural hazard management, Resource Management Act and/or the Building Act? Are you good at interpreting maps and have geospatial capabilities?

The successful applicant will have experience with:

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or other map viewing systems
• Ability to retrieve, display, and interpret geospatial data and information
• Ideally, also have the ability to manage and maintain service portals or electronic databases for customer requests.

This exciting and challenging role works across Horizons internal groups and the Region's councils as well as directly with members of the public. Its function is important for helping inform land use and property related decisions which contribute to creating a resilient and sustainable regional community.

So if you like the challenge of a fast paced and varied team environment, then we would be interested in receiving your application.

Why should you apply?When you join us, you can look forward to a rewarding career full of opportunities to develop a positive and supportive work environment. We do this through:

• Positive focus on employee health, wellness and wellbeing.
• Providing you with your birthday off, and an extra week leave after 2 years of service
• Flexible family friendly work environment
• Ongoing professional and functional development and opportunities across the organisation to grow, specialise or diversify your skills.
• A supportive and social work environment across the organisation
• Life insurance plus other wellbeing benefits for all permanent staff

Applications close 5.00 pm Sunday 19 May 2024We will review applications as soon as they come in. This role will close as soon as a suitable applicant is sourced, or at 5.00 pm Sunday 19 May 2024.

Horizons are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to ensuring we have a diverse and inclusive workplace so our people reflect the diversity of our region.