Senior Resource Consents Planner - Flexible & Impactful

Taituarā; Te Aroha; Remote; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Sick leave on commencement of employm.

Extra annual leave after years of s.

Parental leave for partners

Job summary

MPDC is seeking an experienced planner to join our busy resource consents team in Te Aroha. You will manage land use and subdivision consents, offering expert guidance on resource management matters and mentoring colleagues.

You’ll work with applicants, consultants, engineers, policy planners, iwi, and the community on complex projects that support sustainable growth and development. A tertiary qualification and 5+ years’ experience are required.

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification is required.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in resource consents planning.
• Strong knowledge of the Resource Management Act and related legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive approach and strong customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage land use and subdivision consents and provide expert advice on resource management matters.
• Mentor and support other planners and promote consistent planning assessments.
• Collaborate with applicants, consultants, engineers, policy planners, iwi and the wider community.
• Help implement resource management legislation and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Relevant qualification

5+ years experience

Resource Management Act knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Customer focus

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

MPDC is seeking an experienced planner to join our busy resource consents team in Te Aroha. You will manage land use and subdivision consents, offering expert guidance on resource management matters and mentoring colleagues.

You’ll work with applicants, consultants, engineers, policy planners, iwi, and the community on complex projects that support sustainable growth and development. A tertiary qualification and 5+ years’ experience are required.