Impactful Environmental Consents Planner

Talent Propeller Limited; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 84,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment Southland is seeking an enthusiastic resource planner to join our Consents Team in Invercargill. This role is complex, fast-paced, and offers opportunities for professional and personal growth.

You will process consent applications under the Resource Management Act, advise the public and internal teams, and build strong relationships with stakeholders while supporting Council strategy. A tertiary qualification in environmental management or planning is preferred, with clear

Qualifications

• Experience as a consents officer
• Tertiary qualification in environmental management or planning-related discipline
• Clear communication with diverse communities and stakeholders, including iwi and hapū

Responsibilities

• Process consent applications under the Resource Management Act 1991 and policies
• Provide advice and information to the public and internal divisions on the RMA, the consents process, and policies
• Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Support the implementation and delivery of Council's strategy

Skills

Consents officer

Stakeholder engagement

Environmental planning

RMA knowledge

Education

Environmental management degree

Job description

Environment Southland is seeking an enthusiastic resource planner to join our Consents Team in Invercargill. This role is complex, fast-paced, and offers opportunities for professional and personal growth.

You will process consent applications under the Resource Management Act, advise the public and internal teams, and build strong relationships with stakeholders while supporting Council strategy. A tertiary qualification in environmental management or planning is preferred, with clear