The Council has an exciting new position for a resource management planner. This full-time role would ideally suit a graduate with a qualification in the resource management field that is recognised by the NZ Planning Institute.

The successful candidate will work closely with and assist the Council’s Planning Consultant in carrying out a range of resource management activities.

We need you to have:

• Knowledge and understanding of processes under the Resource Management Act 1991.
• An ability to organise, plan and schedule multiple activities in order to meet deadlines.
• An ability to develop effective working relationships with a range of public and private sector personnel.
• A high level of verbal and written skills.
• An ability to think through issues and assist others to resolve resource management issues.
• Good computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite).

A job description and application form is available from the Human Resources Manager, Susan Jones, telephone (03) 209 0344, or email sjones@goredc.govt.nz, with whom applications close on Friday 6 August 2010. It is intended that the successful candidate will commence employment in November this year.

The Gore District Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The Gore District is a progressive rural authority located in the heart of Southland.< P>

Due to continued heavy demand for our services, we have a vacancy for an experienced and suitably qualified Building Control Officer to join our current small team of BCA staff.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person who is able to work and contribute to the existing dedicated team and be prepared to keep abreast of changes in building practice arising from any alterations to the Building Act 2004, NZ Building Code and any new systems or products introduced.

Our successful candidate will be exposed to a wide range of building consent solutions, and will foster a good working relationship with tradespersons, professionals, developers and the public. Our inspection services are provided in an informative and friendly manner, and you will need to be well organised, motivated and contribute to a collegial staff environment.

An application form and job description is available from the HR Manager, Susan Jones, PO Box 8, Gore, telephone (03) 209-0344 or e-mail sjones@goredc.govt.nz, with whom applications close at 5pm on Friday 13 August 2010.