District Advice Officer
The role
As a District Advice Officer, you will be providing clear and accurate property advice, maps and information on natural hazards and Horizons’ One Plan requirements to the public and Territorial Authorities, supporting informed decision-making on proposed land developments that include building consents, subdivisions, and other land use consents or property related assessments.
A key focus of this role is to support the provision of natural hazard information to Territorial Authorities for inclusion in Land Information Memorandum (LIMs) as required by the new legislative requirements.
You will assist in collaborating with Territorial Authorities and Horizons Policy team on urban growth planning, proposed District Plan changes and other statutory requirements.
In addition, you will assist Horizons’ with the responsibilities under the Building Act 2004 by supporting the regulation of large dam construction and the implementation of the Building (Dam Safety) Regulations 2022.
About you
Are you a people person with strong communication and relationship-building skills? Do you have some experience either in natural hazard provisions/management, LIMs, Resource Management Act and/or the Building Act? Are you customer focussed? Are you good at interpreting maps and have proficient geospatial capabilities?
The successful applicant will have experience with:
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or other map viewing systems.
- Ability to interpret, display and communicate geospatial data and information.
- Ideally also have the ability to manage and maintain service portals for customer requests.
This exciting and challenging role works across Horizons internal groups and the Region’s Territorial Authorities as well as directly with members of the public.
The role plays an important part in supporting informed property related decisions on the impacts of natural hazards and climate change, helping our region’s communities to be more resilient to these challenges.
If you enjoy making a positive difference and like the challenge of a fast paced and varied team environment, then we would be interested in receiving your application.
Why join us?
When you join us, you can look forward to a rewarding career full of opportunities to develop a positive and supportive work environment. We do this through:
- Positive focus on employee health, wellness and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation including your birthday off, wellness day, life insurance for all permanent staff and 5 weeks leave after 2 years of service.
- Flexible family friendly work environment.
- Ongoing development and opportunities across the organisation to grow, specialise or diversify your skills.
- Working together for a better environment across our region.
- A supportive and social work environment across the organisation.
About us
The Horizons region extends over 22,200km2 – from Ruapehu in the north and Horowhenua in the south, to Whanganui in the west and Tararua in the east. We work with and for our community in the use and protection of our environment, managing our precious resources of land, air and water; as well as public transport and a key role in emergency management. At Horizons Regional Council we work to make our region a healthy environment where people are thriving, including our staff.
Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 19 October 2025.
Horizons are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to ensuring we have a diverse and inclusive workplace so our people reflect the diversity of our region.