Senior Resource Consents Planner — Flexible Hours

Join our team; Te Aroha; Remote; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Sick leave on commencement

Extra annual leave

Parental leave

Credit for local government service

Pool facility subsidies

Job summary

MPDC in Te Aroha, Waikato, seeks an experienced Resource Consents Planner to manage land use and subdivision consents and advise clients on resource management matters.

You will mentor other planners, promote consistent planning assessments, and work with applicants, consultants, engineers, iwi and the wider community on complex projects that enable sustainable growth while meeting statutory obligations.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in resource consents planning.
• Strong knowledge of the Resource Management Act and related legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive approach with a strong customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse range of land use and subdivision consents.
• Provide expert advice on resource management matters.
• Mentor and support other planners and promote high-quality assessments.
• Collaborate with applicants, consultants, engineers, policy planners, iwi and the community.

Skills

Experience in resource consents

RMA knowledge

Written & verbal communication

Proactive & customer focused

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

MPDC in Te Aroha, Waikato, seeks an experienced Resource Consents Planner to manage land use and subdivision consents and advise clients on resource management matters.

You will mentor other planners, promote consistent planning assessments, and work with applicants, consultants, engineers, iwi and the wider community on complex projects that enable sustainable growth while meeting statutory obligations.