Senior Resource Consents Planner — Shape Sustainable Growth

Taituarā; Te Aroha; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Sick leave on commencement

Extra annual leave

Parental leave

Long service leave

Subsidies at Council pool facilities

Job summary

MPDC in Te Aroha is seeking an experienced planner to join our busy resource consents team. You’ll manage land use and subdivision consents and provide expert advice on resource management matters, mentoring junior planners and working with applicants, consultants, engineers, policy planners and iwi.

With strong knowledge of the Resource Management Act, you’ll support high-quality assessments, promote sound decision making, and help enable sustainable growth in our district.

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant tertiary qualification.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in resource consents planning.
• Strong knowledge of the Resource Management Act and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage land use and subdivision consents and 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 wider community.

Skills

Tertiary qualification

Five years+ experience

RMA knowledge

Written and verbal comms

Customer focus

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

MPDC in Te Aroha is seeking an experienced planner to join our busy resource consents team. You’ll manage land use and subdivision consents and provide expert advice on resource management matters, mentoring junior planners and working with applicants, consultants, engineers, policy planners and iwi.

With strong knowledge of the Resource Management Act, you’ll support high-quality assessments, promote sound decision making, and help enable sustainable growth in our district.