Development Contributions Officer

Development Contributions Officer

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We’re looking for a Development Contributions Office to join our team in a permanent full-time opportunity within our Planning & Development directorate. We offer flexible working practices, a host of employee benefits (including highly discounted access to our health and fitness facilities), and a genuine commitment to your training and career development.

What you’ll be doing / He aha te mahi

You’ll be responsible for administering the Council’s Development Contribution Policy including identifying, processing, coordinating, monitoring and reviewing contributions.

The role will involve:

Assess and administer development contributions in line with Council policy and legislation.

Partner with developers, customers and Council teams to provide clear advice and practical solutions.

Prepare contribution estimates, recommendations and reporting to support informed decision-making.

Coordinate invoicing and payment processes while delivering excellent customer service.

* Help shape continuous improvement by managing complex enquiries, mitigating risk and contributing to policy reviews.

What you’ll bring to the role / Ko wai to Pukeka

You’ll have worked in the engineering or development space and will have sound knowledge of the Resource Management Act, Local Government Act and related legislation.

To best succeed in this role, you’ll have:

A relevant tertiary qualification and proven experience (3+ years) in a related field.

Knowledge of local government legislation, planning processes and/or the land development sector.

Strong analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills, with a focus on accuracy and quality.

Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate complex information clearly.

The ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and deliver results in a customer-focused environment.

What we offer / Ko a matou whakaratoka

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and professional growth, including:

• Southern Cross Wellbeing One Plan (Full time, permanent only)
• Discounted membership to our health and fitness facilities
• Hybrid working practices
• Genuine commitment to your training and career development
• To apply, please follow the link or for any questions please contact Dominic Lundon, Team Leader – Subdivisions at [email protected]

Applications close: Wednesday* October 28, 2026

Please note we will review and process applications as they come through; we encourage your early application.