Regulatory Consents Planner

Western Bay of Plenty District Council; Greerton; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Subsidised medical insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Pet friendly work environment

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing resources and workplace: ...

Job summary

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is seeking an enthusiastic regulatory professional to join the Environmental Consents team in the Bay of Plenty region. You will assess Building Consent applications for RMA purposes and contribute to processing Resource Consent applications, applying sound judgement and interpreting plans and legislation to help applicants navigate local government processes.

You will bring solid regulatory experience, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in Resource Management Planning or similar.
• Experience in consent processing under the Resource Management Act.
• Understanding of the local government legislative framework.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborator, team player, and influencer.
• Strong networking and consultative approach for relationships.
• Ability to interpret plans and legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Assess Building Consent applications for RMA purposes.
• Process Resource Consent applications.
• Apply sound judgement and interpret plans and legislation.
• Assist applicants to navigate local government processes.
• Collaborate across the Council and with communities on regulated matters.

Skills

Excellent communication

Regulatory environment experience

Team player

Influencer capabilities

Networking and stakeholder engagement

Education

Tertiary degree in Resource Management Planning or similar

Experience in consent processing under the Resource Management Act

Understanding of local government legislative framework

Job description

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is seeking an enthusiastic regulatory professional to join the Environmental Consents team in the Bay of Plenty region. You will assess Building Consent applications for RMA purposes and contribute to processing Resource Consent applications, applying sound judgement and interpreting plans and legislation to help applicants navigate local government processes.

You will bring solid regulatory experience, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative