With around 200 staff, the Manawatū District Council is large enough to offer career growth and development opportunities, but small enough that you can get to know everyone in the team and make a visible impact. We're committed to delivering great services and making a real difference for our community.
The Policy Planner plays an important role contributing to Manawatū District's strategic planning programme.
There is an exciting range of projects on the go that we need your help with. Whether it's helping to prepare for resource management reform, completing land use planning projects or implementing the Manawatū Growth Framework .
You'll work closely with the wider Council team, tangata whenua, government agencies, developers, consultants, and the community to help shape the future of the Manawatū District.
We're looking for someone who is pragmatic, collaborative, and an effective communicator. You'll be confident managing your own projects while also contributing positively as part of a supportive team environment.
You'll bring strong relationship management , pragmatic problem solving, and report writing skills along with:
The salary range for this role is $87,500 \- $102,900 depending on your skills and experience.
To apply for this job go to: ***https://mdccareers.co.nz/Vacancies \& enter ref code: 6896765\.***
For a confidential discussion about the role, contact Matt Mackay, the Principal Policy Planner on 06 323 0000, or email matthew.mackay@mdc.govt.nz.
Applications Close: 14 Jun 2026
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