Property and Planning Assistant

Part-time | 20 hours per week | 6 month Fixed-term Contract

For more than 65 years, Kordia has proudly kept New Zealanders and their businesses safe, connected and ready for the future. Operating across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific, we deliver mission-critical solutions spanning broadcasting, telecommunications infrastructure, maritime communications, cloud and cyber security.

Ko tā mātou mahi – About the role

We’re looking for a Property & Planning Assistant to provide part-time support across Kordia’s property portfolio and help us build stronger internal planning capability.

Reporting to our Head of Property, you’ll support the initial review of projects that may have planning implications across Kordia’s network of sites. This could include proposed equipment installations, building works, access upgrades, poles or towers, and other changes to our sites.

You’ll carry out high-level initial checks, gather the relevant information and identify matters that should be referred to our external planning consultant.

A key early focus will be helping us improve our internal planning records, including information relating to designations, resource consents and planning requirements across our sites.

This is a great opportunity for someone studying property, planning or a related discipline who wants practical exposure to how planning, property and infrastructure come together in a large operational organisation.

Ko tō mahi – What you’ll be doing

• Complete initial planning checks for proposed works across Kordia sites
• Review district plan information, planning overlays and relevant site requirements
• Identify matters that require specialist review and refer these to our external planning consultant
• Build and maintain internal records relating to resource consents, designations and planning requirements
• Research iwi and other relevant parties where potential engagement requirements are identified
• Review leases and property agreements to understand permitted activities and relevant obligations
• Gather information from internal teams and act as an initial point of contact for planning-related queries
• Provide general support across Kordia’s property portfolio as required
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Nā tōu rourou – What you will bring

We’re looking for someone who is curious, organised and comfortable working through information carefully.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Current study towards a property, planning, resource management or related qualification
• Some understanding of, or an interest in, the Resource Management Act, district plans and planning processes
• Strong research and information-gathering skills
• Good attention to detail and the ability to keep accurate records
• Confidence reading and interpreting documents, plans and agreements
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgement and the ability to recognise when something needs to be escalated for specialist advice
• A practical, organised approach and confidence working with different people across the business

Nōu te rourou – Why Kordia?

You’ll gain exposure to property, planning and infrastructure projects across a diverse national portfolio, while working closely with experienced internal teams and external specialists.