Environmental Consents Lead — Planning & Development

Western Bay of Plenty District Council; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Subsidised medical insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Pet-friendly work environment

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is seeking a dynamic Regulatory Services Leader to guide planning and engineering teams through fast-track consenting, resource consents, and evolving policy.

You will shape district planning in a fast-growing region, foster strong relationships with mana whenua and government partners, and deliver high-quality services while supporting staff development and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Five+ years in a relevant leadership or management role.
• Strong knowledge of local government legislation (RMA, LGA).
• Proven ability to lead through change and build high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of planning and engineering professionals in development engineering.
• Champion service delivery, performance, and process improvements.
• Foster strong relationships with council, iwi, and mana whenua.
• Guide budgeting, reporting, and reforms to support district growth.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Budgeting and finance

Change management

Customer focus

Relationship building

Job description

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is seeking a dynamic Regulatory Services Leader to guide planning and engineering teams through fast-track consenting, resource consents, and evolving policy.

You will shape district planning in a fast-growing region, foster strong relationships with mana whenua and government partners, and deliver high-quality services while supporting staff development and wellbeing.