Senior Environmental & Resource Planner — Flexible Work

Christchurch City Council; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 115,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Flexible working

Collaboration opportunities

Staff benefits

Job summary

Christchurch City Council is seeking a Senior Environmental and Resource Planner to provide expert planning advice on major infrastructure and environmental projects in Christchurch. You will support resource consent processes, manage planning risks and mentor junior staff within City Infrastructure's Professional & Technical Services team.

The role requires a degree in Planning or related field and 8+ years of post- graduate experience, with strong communication skills and ability to operate

Qualifications

• A degree or postgraduate qualification in Planning, Resource/Environmental Management, Policy, Law or a related discipline.
• At least 8 years of relevant post-graduate experience, including significant experience in a similar role within a large and complex organisation.
• Strong understanding of resource management, environmental planning and consenting processes.
• Experience working on complex projects and managing environmental and planning risks.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to a wide range of audiences.
• The confidence to operate effectively across technical, management, public and political environments.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert planning and environmental advice on both major and minor Council infrastructure and environmental projects.
• Leading and supporting complex resource consent applications and environmental management planning.
• Assessing environmental and planning risks associated with Council projects.
• Advising project teams on compliance with planning and environmental legislation.
• Representing Council in hearings and preparing technical evidence where required.
• Building effective relationships with internal stakeholders, regulatory agencies, iwi, community groups and industry partners.
• Coaching, mentoring and supporting the development of junior and intermediate staff.
• Promoting best practice environmental and resource planning across the organisation.

Skills

Environmental planning

Resource management

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Planning or related

Job description

Christchurch City Council is seeking a Senior Environmental and Resource Planner to provide expert planning advice on major infrastructure and environmental projects in Christchurch. You will support resource consent processes, manage planning risks and mentor junior staff within City Infrastructure's Professional & Technical Services team.

The role requires a degree in Planning or related field and 8+ years of post- graduate experience, with strong communication skills and ability to operate