Experienced Resource Consent Planners

Richmond, New Zealand

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Are you an experienced Consent Planner ready to embark on a new and exciting journey? Think Tasman District Council. We have just the opportunity for talented individuals like you to join our vibrant team, where every day brings fresh challenges and opportunities for growth.

Why Choose Us?

At Tasman District Council, we're not just another workplace - we're a passionate community of individuals dedicated to making a positive impact. With a focus on building great communities through the strength of great people, we offer:

  • Competitive Base Salary: Along with a base salary, we offer a generous benefits package tailored to your preferences, including additional annual leave, enhanced Kiwisaver, or cash payout options.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy perks like health insurance, flexible working arrangements, and even a day off on your birthday - because we believe in taking care of our team members both personally and professionally.
  • Supportive Environment: Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate, ensuring a smooth transition for you and your family as you embark on this exciting opportunity.

Why Tasman?

Nestled in the heart of New Zealand, the Tasman region offers a wealth of activity across various consenting areas, from subdivisions to natural resources and infrastructure development. As a Experienced Consent Planner, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our region's future, contributing to essential services that benefit our growing community.

Your responsibilities:

As a Experienced Consent Planner with us, you'll take on diverse responsibilities, including:

  • Project managing or processing complex resource consent applications.
  • Providing expert advice to internal and external stakeholders.
  • Presenting evidence at consent hearings and contributing to Environment Court processes.
  • Mentoring junior staff and leading team projects.
  • Contributing to policy development and strategic direction.
  • Building positive relationships with applicants, resource users, community groups, and iwi.

Your Qualifications:

To excel in this role, you'll need:

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
  • Strong project management abilities.
  • A passion for planning and sustainable community development.
  • The ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're ready to take the next step in your planning career and make a meaningful difference in our community, we want to hear from you! To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you're excited about joining our team. We look forward to welcoming you aboard!

Roles at various levels across varies areas available. Remuneration appropriate to level of competency.

For any initial questions or clarifications, feel free to reach out to Katrina Lee, our Resource Consents Manager, at 03 543 7601 or katrina.lee@tasman.govt.nz. Alternatively, you can contact Holly from our People & Wellbeing team at 03 543 8400.

Join us in shaping the future of Tasman - where every day is an opportunity to thrive!

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What to expect after you apply

Once the vacancy closes you'll be contacted within 7 days as to whether or not your application has been successful.  If you've been shortlisted for an interview, you'll be contacted by one of the People & Wellbeing team to arrange a time to come in and meet with some of the team. 

We typically only do one interview, however depending on the seniority of the role or the role itself, we sometimes require two interviews.  For mid-senior level and team leader/manager roles, you may also be required to undertake psychometric testing.

In your interview, there will be a member of the People & Wellbeing team, the Hiring Manager and either their Manager or one of the senior member's of their team.  Our interview questions are predominantly behavioural and skills-based.

Summer Student Internships

Every year we employ a number of Summer Students across the Council to work for a period of 12-16 weeks over the summer months (mid-November to February). This is a great opportunity to gain work experience in your field of study. Recruitment begins in mid June. All applications must be submitted online via our Vacancies page between mid June and 31 July each year.

We typically have vacancies in Engineering, Environmental Policy, Environmental Information (Hydrology, Resource Science and Biosecurity), Information Services and Regulatory (Compliance Monitoring and Harbourmaster).

If you're an Engineering student interested in a Rivers Engineering career/Summer Student position, check out this website for more information - Careers | Resilient River Communities - Careers | Resilient River Communities (resilientrivers.nz).