Director, Resource Management & Regional Strategy

Taituarā; Stratford; Remote; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks + one day annual leave

Onsite gym

Flexible working options

Free car parking

Training opportunities

Active social club

Job summary

Taranaki Regional Council seeks an experienced, values-led executive to lead the Resource Management function, guiding strategy, policy, consenting, compliance and engagement across iwi and hapū. This senior role reports to the Chief Executive and collaborates with the Executive Leadership Team to shape outcomes for the region.

You will lead a directorate of ~45 staff, ensuring high-quality advice, sound financial management and a positive culture, while advancing regulatory reform and community

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in resource management or related field.
• 15+ years of resource management experience in a public sector environment.
• Extensive senior or executive leadership experience, ideally in local or central government, regulation, infrastructure, environmental management or similar.
• Credibility across multiple resource management disciplines; multi‑disciplinary team leadership.
• Ability to develop strategic frameworks and lead major work programs and service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of the Resource Management Strategy and Roadmap aligned to the Long Term Plan.
• Provide strategic advice to the Chief Executive, Council and committees.
• Oversee policy and planning, resource consents, compliance monitoring and enforcement, and general policy functions.
• Oversee harbour safety, navigation and marine pollution planning and response responsibilities.
• Build partnerships with tangata whenua, iwi and hapū and lead on Te Tiriti o Waitangi and mātauranga Māori.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Public sector governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in resource management

Management qualification (advantage)

Job description

Taranaki Regional Council seeks an experienced, values-led executive to lead the Resource Management function, guiding strategy, policy, consenting, compliance and engagement across iwi and hapū. This senior role reports to the Chief Executive and collaborates with the Executive Leadership Team to shape outcomes for the region.

You will lead a directorate of ~45 staff, ensuring high-quality advice, sound financial management and a positive culture, while advancing regulatory reform and community