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Resource Consents Administrator

Rolleston, New Zealand

Reference: 6830657

We are seeking a motivated team player to join the Resource Consent Team as a Resource Consent Administrator.

We have two permanent positions available between 20 - 40 hours a week Monday to Friday, 8.30-5.00pm (Hours are flexible)

About the role:

As the Resource Consent Administrator, you will be responsible for the administration tasks that support the delivery and effective operations of the Planning Technical Advisory Team and the wider Resource Consents Business Unit.

You will be responsible for:

  • Application entry and maintaining records for resource consent applications
  • Responding to customer enquiries in a timely manner
  • Developing end of month reporting to distribute to wider teams
  • Maintaining and updating relevant webpages to ensure accuracy
  • Provide general administrative support to the Planning Technical Advisory Team and the wider Resource Consents Business Unit

About the Team:

The Resource Consent Team is a fundamental part of the Planning Team. They are collaborative, supportive, hardworking and enjoy celebrating the wins and milestones. The team consist of 3 Resource Consent Administrators and 3 Planning Technical Advisors that report to the Planning Technical Advisory Team Leader.

About you:

We are looking for someone who enjoys working as a team player, has a great sense of humour and able to build rapport with people from all backgrounds.

You will have a can-do attitude and a commitment to delivering high-quality customer service.

You will also have:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong attention to detail and keyboard skills.
  • Sound organisational and time management skills to meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to pick up new systems quickly and look for ways to improve processes
  • Ability to remain clam under pressure
  • Competent user of Microsoft Suite applications

Training will be provided to the successful candidates. Please state in your cover letter what hours and days you are available to work.

What we can offer:

  • Great work-life balance with flexibility
  • Career coaching and development
  • Life insurance
  • Wellbeing and volunteer leave
  • Three days paid leave between Christmas and New Year
  • Two weeks paid Partners Leave
  • Sick leave from day one
  • Continued KiwiSaver contributions during savings suspension
  • Discounts with local and national businesses

About us:

Selwyn is one of the fastest-growing districts in New Zealand. We have a fantastic quality of life, great communities, and a thriving economy. Our Council works actively with residents to provide the services and facilities that help our communities to thrive and grow.

Our head office is based in Rolleston (only 25km from Christchurch), which offers an enviable family lifestyle, outstanding local facilities and an easy drive to the ski fields, rivers and hills that make up Canterbury's stunning landscape.

Our values are important to us and represent the way we work: · Be a good human · Be brave - Think differently · Better together- Make it happen for Selwyn.

We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and we are committed to working with our Treaty partner to deliver on our obligations under Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

If you'd like to play a part in making Selwyn the best place to live, work and play, join us today!


Applications Close: 25 Nov 2025


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