He was looking forward to the variety his new role offered, he said.
"It's a big wide range of things that you get at a smaller council, you get everything thrown at you, so it's another challenge. I like doing something new and this is certainly ticking those boxes.
"I don't think there will be an element of groundhog day and that's what I'm looking forward to."
When not working on projects around his property, Mr Gittings said he likes to get out and appreciate the Wairarapa on his bike.
Mr Gittings will be starting in his new role on July 18, after a short holiday in Italy. The council's previous planning and regulatory manager, Milan Hautler, retired from the role at Easter.