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Simply complete your personal details below, then answer our questionnaire which is specific to this vacancy. Your answers to the questionnaire will enable us to process your application faster. At the very bottom of this page please upload your resume and a covering letter or supporting documents if relevant. We accept files in PDF, .doc or .docx formats, under 2MB

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Application Form (All fields are required)

1. Advertising Avenue:

Where did you see this position advertised?

Seek

TradeMe

Facebook

Google

Local Government Online

Waimate District Council Website

Talent Propeller Jobs

Word of Mouth

Indeed

Other

2. Residency :

Which option best describes your current residency status?

I am a New Zealand Citizen

I am a Permanent Resident of NZ with work experience in NZ

I am a Permanent Resident of NZ with no work experience in NZ

I am on a Working Holiday / Temporary Visa

I currently reside overseas but will be relocating to NZ soon

I am on a Spousal Visa

Other

3. Visa :

Please confirm that you have uploaded a copy of your visa in the supplementary documents area (please note this is to be one file only).

Yes

N/A

4. Appeal:

What interests you about the Graduate Planner role at Waimate District Council?

5. Experience :

How many years of experience do you have in planning, resource management, or related fields (including internships)?

None

Less than 1 year

1 - 2 years

3 - 4 years

5 + years

6. Experience :

What level of experience do you have with statutory planning processes? (Select all that apply)

Writing planning reports

Attending hearings or presenting reports

Coordinating application processes

Managing follow‑up actions

Working with consultants or technical specialists

Limited or no experience yet

7. Experience :

Have you worked in any of the following environments? (Select all that apply)

Local council

Regional council

Central government agency

Planning consultancy

Surveying or development company

Environmental NGO

None of the above

8. Experience :

Do you have a qualification relevant to planning, resource management, or environmental studies?

Yes

I am currently studying

I have equivalent experience

9. Qualifications:

If yes or currently studying, please tell us about your qualification(s).

10. Technical Capability:

How would you describe your digital skills? (Select all that apply)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

GIS or spatial tools (e.g., ArcGIS/QGIS)

Document Management Systems

Other

11. Functional Skills:

Which of the following areas do you have experience with? (Select all that apply)

Resource consent processing

District plan interpretation

Research and analysis

Plan monitoring

Policy development or review

Report writing

Processing LIMs/PIMs/building consent checks

GIS/spatial analysis

Engaging with stakeholders

None of the above

12. Legislative Skills:

Tell us about your experience working with planning legislation or statutory frameworks (e.g., RMA, district plans, national direction).

13. Salary Expectations:

What are your salary expectations for this position?

Up to $65K

$65K - $70K

$70K - $75K

$75K +

14. Work Location & Commitment:

What best describes your situation? (please select one)

I currently live in Waimate

I am willing to relocate to Waimate

I would prefer to work remotely

I plan to commute to Waimate for work

Other

15. Work Location & Commitment:

If you selected other to the above, please specify.

16. Availability:

If you were the successful candidate, how soon would you be available to start?

17. Other:

Is there anything else we need to know?