Policy Planner - Natural Resources
Tasman District Council
Listing Description
Description
- Play an integral part in Tasman district's growing communities.
- Broaden your planning career within an experienced and supportive team in a progressive Unitary Authority.
- Work life balance is important to us, so if you join our team you'll get to enjoy a fabulous climate and lifestyle.
- We offer flexible work arrangements.
- Competitive salary plus benefits package - You choose what suits you best.
- Relocation packages available for those based outside of the region.
- Permanent - Full time based in Richmond, Tasman
Tasman is home to some of the clearest water in the world (Te Waikoropupū Springs), iconic beaches (Abel Tasman) and stunning alpine environments. The district has gained an enviable reputation as a desirable lifestyle location and is experiencing high rates of urban growth and tourism.
About the role:
Based in Richmond, you will have the collegial support of a team of experienced environmental policy planners. Our diverse portfolio of policy issues means you will be involved in a range of policy topics within natural resources, including interface with our territorial responsibilities and those of our neighbouring council.
About you:
We are seeking a suitably qualified candidate, ideally with a minimum of three to five years' experience and a proven track record in planning and policy development. A focus on environmental/natural resources policy would be beneficial and we are open to considering new graduates.
We envisage you will be someone who is a self-starter, has the ability to see the ‘bigger picture', and of course be a great communicator, have a sound working knowledge of the policy lifecycle, while also understanding responsibilities and functions of a unitary authority. The planning system is going through significant change so you will be adaptable, innovative and comfortable with ambiguity.
The rewards:
This is a fabulous opportunity to join a performance and values-based organisation that invests in the development of its people. At council we offer:
- A great team environment
- Professional development
- Flexible working arrangements
- Assistance with relocation if outside of the region
- Attractive benefits package
- A day off on your birthday!
Protecting the environment and building great communities through employing great people. Will you be one of them?
Online applications can be submitted on our website http://www.tasman.govt.nz and further information can be obtained by contacting the People and Wellbeing team on (03) 543-9896 or email vacancy@tasman.govt.nz
Please submit your application online at https://careers.tasman.govt.nz/Vacancies. To view full details or for more information contact the People and Wellbeing Team on Ph. 03 543 8400.
Ref. 6853148
Applications close 09 February 2026
Application details
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Tasman District Council
Climate and lifestyle are two of the major factors for people choosing to live and work in the Tasman District.
At the Tasman District Council, we live and breathe our vision, mission and values. We want the Tasman District to be a thriving, vibrant, interactive community where people enjoy a wonderful lifestyle and the natural environment is well cared for. We want to live in a place where we all live and work sustainably, with employment opportunities for everyone, and where residents and visitors can enjoy the stunning natural beauty of our District.
If you love the sunshine and the great outdoors, the Tasman District provides plenty of opportunity for you. From tramping, mountaineering, camping and hunting, through to horse trekking, boating and fishing, you name it, it can be done in Tasman. We also have some of the top mountain bike tracks in the country at your disposal.
With three national parks – Abel Tasman, Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes, and Tasman's Great Taste Trail on your doorstep, there’s plenty of opportunity to explore the best parts of the region. If the outdoors aren’t for you, you can sit back and relax at one of the many great restaurants, wineries, cafes, breweries and bars in the region.
We are a great organisation to work for, passionate about what we do, and full of people who want to make a positive difference. You’ll work with nationally and internationally recognised leaders in many different professions.
As one of the five unitary councils in New Zealand, we combine the work and obligations of a regional council and a district council in one institution. This enables an end-to-end decision-making and project management process.
We have an attractive range of benefits that you're entitled to by joining our team.
We are all one team, working together and sharing our knowledge every step of the way – come and join us!
