Resource Advisor – Environmental Regulation & Compliance

Greater Wellington Regional Council; Wellington; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

Learning and development opportunities

Medical and trauma insurance support

Tangihanga leave and wellbeing support

Belonging and inclusive culture

Social clubs and staff networks

Great working environments

Job summary

Greater Wellington Regional Council in Masterton is seeking a Resource Advisor or Senior Resource Advisor to deliver our responsibilities under the Resource Management Act 1991. You will handle consent processing, provide guidance on natural resource management and conduct compliance inspections within a collaborative Rural Activities team.

The role offers opportunities for mentoring, leadership, and working across diverse stakeholders while balancing customer needs and practical solutions in a

Qualifications

• Practical experience working within the RMA and planning disciplines.
• Experience in local government, central government, consulting, industry, iwi, community organisations or other regulatory environments.
• Solutions-focused and collaborative working style with mentoring experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, engagement and relationship management skills.
• Resilience, flexibility, and ability to work with ambiguity and change.
• Ability to manage multiple projects efficiently and manage customer expectations.
• Analytical mind to review reports and suggest improvements to practices.
• Ability to stay focused on outcomes during the RMA process.

Responsibilities

• Process resource consent applications.
• Provide advice and guidance on natural resource management.
• Undertake compliance inspections and monitoring activities.
• Audit self-monitoring data and reports.
• Respond to environmental incidents and conduct investigations/enforcement.
• Collaborate with landowners, industry, iwi, community groups and stakeholders.

Skills

RMA experience

Planning disciplines

Regulatory environment

Mentoring

Relationship management

Communication

Analytical mindset

Multi-project management

Job description

Greater Wellington Regional Council in Masterton is seeking a Resource Advisor or Senior Resource Advisor to deliver our responsibilities under the Resource Management Act 1991. You will handle consent processing, provide guidance on natural resource management and conduct compliance inspections within a collaborative Rural Activities team.

The role offers opportunities for mentoring, leadership, and working across diverse stakeholders while balancing customer needs and practical solutions in a