Kaiwhakamahere Whakaaetanga Rauemi Matua | Senior Resource Consents Planner

Taituarā; Te Aroha; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Sick leave on commencement of employm.

Extra annual leave after years of s.

Parental leave for partners

Job summary

MPDC is seeking an experienced planner to join our busy resource consents team in Te Aroha. You will manage land use and subdivision consents, offering expert guidance on resource management matters and mentoring colleagues.

You’ll work with applicants, consultants, engineers, policy planners, iwi, and the community on complex projects that support sustainable growth and development. A tertiary qualification and 5+ years’ experience are required.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification is required.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in resource consents planning.
• Strong knowledge of the Resource Management Act and related legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive approach and strong customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage land use and subdivision consents and provide expert advice on resource management matters.
• Mentor and support other planners and promote consistent planning assessments.
• Collaborate with applicants, consultants, engineers, policy planners, iwi and the wider community.
• Help implement resource management legislation and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Relevant qualification

5+ years experience

Resource Management Act knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Customer focus

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

• an experienced planner looking for a new andexciting challenge?
• looking for a workplace with great staff culture?
• fun, friendly and enjoy having a laugh?

We’re looking for a self-motivated, team player to join our busy resourceconsents team based in beautiful Te Aroha.

About the role

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll manage a diverse range of land use and subdivision consents and provide expert advice to customers onresource management matters. You’ll mentor and support other planners, promote high-quality and consistent planning assessments, and work collaboratively with applicants,consultants, engineers, policy planners, iwi, and the wider community. Withmany large rural industries across our district, you’ll have theopportunity to work oninteresting and complex projects that make a meaningful difference.You’ll also help implement resourcemanagement legislation, support continuous improvement, and ensure Council meets its statutoryobligations while enabling sustainable growth and development.

What you’ll bring to the role

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• At least five years’ experience inresource consents planning
• Strong knowledge of the ResourceManagement Act and related legislation
• Excellent written and verbalcommunication skills
• A proactive approach and strong customerfocus

We’re looking for someone who works collaboratively to enable positivedevelopment outcomes for our community while ensuring sound, consistentdecision making.

Why choose us?

There are many great thingsabout working at MPDC. But the top ranked reason our staff give time and timeagain is 'the people'. Wehave a supportive team environment, awelcoming and positive culture and we offer ongoing learningopportunities to support your growth and development.

We offer a range of staff benefits including:

• Flexible working arrangements and a family friendlyworking environment
• Sick leave on commencement of employment
• Extra annual leave awarded with years of service
• Paid partners parental leave
• Crediting current local government service for thepurpose of annual and long service leave entitlements
• Subsidies at Council pool facilities

Applications close midday Monday, 23 November 2026.

Closing Date: Applications close midday Monday 23 November 2026