Senior Resource Consenting Specialist – Renewables

Genesis Energy; Hamilton; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & life insurance

Energy discounts

KiwiSaver match

Flexible working

Wellbeing allowance

Career development

Job summary

Genesis Energy seeks a Resource Consenting Specialist to lead and manage consent processes for existing and proposed generation assets, including renewables across solar, wind and emerging tech. You’ll provide RMA guidance, evaluate environmental effects, and work with multidisciplinary teams to progress projects and support NZ’s energy future.

You will build strong relationships with mana whenua, regulatory bodies and communities, coordinating external consultants and ensuring high-quality

Qualifications

• Experience in resource consenting, planning or RMA-related work.
• Strong knowledge of resource management legislation and planning processes.
• Ability to coordinate complex environmental projects and manage external consultants.
• Excellent communication and relationship management across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead resource consenting activities for existing and proposed generation assets through consent lifecycle.
• Provide specialist advice on RMA requirements based on technical data and environmental effects.
• Collaborate with project, engineering and environmental teams to navigate consenting challenges.
• Build and maintain relationships with mana whenua, authorities, communities and stakeholders.
• Manage external consultants and ensure high-quality environmental assessments and planning advice.

Skills

Resource consenting experience

RMA knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in environmental/resource management

Job description

Genesis Energy seeks a Resource Consenting Specialist to lead and manage consent processes for existing and proposed generation assets, including renewables across solar, wind and emerging tech. You’ll provide RMA guidance, evaluate environmental effects, and work with multidisciplinary teams to progress projects and support NZ’s energy future.

You will build strong relationships with mana whenua, regulatory bodies and communities, coordinating external consultants and ensuring high-quality