Parks & Open Spaces Planner

Marlborough District Council•Marlborough, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Parks & Open Spaces Planner to join our passionate team. This role is crucial to the development of strategy, implementation of parks and recreation policies, and reserve management plans to support Council's vision for Marlborough’s green space areas. This is your chance to lead work in driving planning processes within this area, including the Long-Term Plan, and Annual Plan, in collaboration with other areas within Council and stakeholders. Whether you're experienced recreational planner or a recent graduate ready to start your planning career or looking to lead planning and policy work, we'd love to hear from you. You'll work alongside a knowledgeable and supportive team, engaging with communities, iwi, stakeholders and elected members to deliver meaningful outcomes. The individual will demonstrate confidence in communicating at all levels of Council and in the community, while exhibiting extensive written and presentation skills. Responsibilities will include: Leading, developing and reviewing strategies, policies, and plans for parks assets, programs, and partnerships. Providing well-researched and reasoned advice on reserves and open spaces management to staff and key stakeholders, serving as an internal expert. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver practical outcomes. This is a full-time role, for 40 hours per week, based at our Blenheim office.

Requirements

Experience in leading Local Government consultation and engagement, and familiar with corporate planning processes, functions and legislation.
A proven track record in managing and delivering complex management plans, policies and reports.
Exceptional relationship management and communication skills including being comfortable presenting in council and community settings.
A proactive desire to take ownership, lead with initiative and make the role what you want it to be.

Nice To Haves

Ideally you will hold or be working towards a degree or relevant tertiary qualification in Parks, Recreation Management or Resource Management Planning or another relevant field.
Specific knowledge of Reserves Act, RMA, Local Government Act and Freedom Camping Act would be preferable.

Responsibilities

Leading, developing and reviewing strategies, policies, and plans for parks assets, programs, and partnerships.
Providing well-researched and reasoned advice on reserves and open spaces management to staff and key stakeholders, serving as an internal expert.
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver practical outcomes.