01 May 2025
Senior Resource Consents Planner
May 1, 2025
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This organisation is a progressive local authority driven by a clear vision to energise and unite its community while fostering opportunity for all. With a strong culture of collaboration, professional development, and community impact, it offers a supportive environment in a region known for lifestyle and natural beauty.
About the Role
This is a pivotal role offering senior technical leadership across planning and consenting. You’ll help shape strategic outcomes, support a high-performing team, and drive quality planning processes in line with legislative standards. Enjoy the benefits of professional growth, genuine work-life balance, and contributing to a district with purpose.
Key Responsibilities
- Mentor and coach junior planning team members, supporting professional development.
- Deliver accurate, timely technical planning advice aligned with best practice and legislation.
- Manage complex resource consent applications from pre-application to hearings.
- Lead or advise on policy submissions and contribute to ongoing process improvements.
- Champion customer service and collaboration across council teams and stakeholders.
So Who Are You And What Is Your Profile?
- 7 years of planning experience, with demonstrated success in complex consent processing.
- Excellent knowledge of the Resource Management Act and planning legislation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for reports, hearings, and stakeholder engagement.
- Proven mentoring and leadership ability, with a collaborative and supportive approach.
- Ability to interpret and apply district and national policies with sound judgment.
- Confident engaging with the public, consultants, and elected members.
- Experience liaising across departments including infrastructure and policy teams.
- Passionate about contributing to community-focused outcomes through planning excellence.
Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don't match the job description criteria exactly. If you're excited about this role, but your experience aligns less than 100%, we encourage you to apply.
- Make an impact in the heart of Whanganui
- Senior Planning role with leadership scope
- Flexible and community-focused workplace
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