The company
Passionate, curious, and innovative are a few words that describe our people. We are powering the future, connecting communities, and igniting innovation. Orion owns and operates the electricity distribution network that provides power to central Canterbury. As the third largest electricity distribution network in New Zealand, we cover remote rural areas, regional towns, and the city of Christchurch.
We are an essential service and take our responsibilities seriously. We are community owned and working here means a career with meaning and purpose that makes a difference in your very own neighbourhood.
The role
Due to continued growth, we're creating a brand-new Land and Planning Advisor, we're looking for someone who's ready to build their career in planning, land and resource management.
Whether you've already gained experience in planning, environmental compliance, property or local government, or you're ready to take the next step, this is a role where you'll be supported to learn, develop and grow.
Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll support planning and consenting activities that help deliver a safe and reliable electricity network. You'll work with councils, consultants and internal teams on a variety of projects, gaining valuable experience while making a genuine impact.
Help shape a brand-new role with plenty of opportunity to grow while supporting planning and consenting activities across a diverse project portfolio
Build strong relationships with councils, consultants, stakeholders and landowners
Review planning proposals and coordinate resource consent processes
Provide practical advice that supports successful project delivery
Learn from experienced professionals while building your planning career
About you
You're ready to grow your career in planning, land or resource management
Experience in planning, property, local government or environmental compliance would be a real advantage
Naturally organised, with a great eye for detail and a knack for keeping things on track
An approachable communicator who enjoys building strong relationships with a variety of people
You'll be curious by nature and always looking to learn, improve and develop
Able to manage competing priorities without losing sight of the detail
A team player who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and contributing to shared success
What they offer
You'll find at Orion, you can come as you are and just be you. You will be joining a workplace that values who you are, the work you do, and the way you think.
Importantly, we offer:
Flexible working arrangements, and flexible locations with our Head office in Burnside and satellite offices in Rolleston and Ferrymead
Three days of “My Days” leave
A broad range of workplace benefits from a wellbeing allowance to access to our holiday house in Hanmer!
You might be surprised to find out that the company that brings the power to your home is innovative, inclusive, progressive, and quite good fun.