Intermediate / Senior Consents Planner

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Rotorua Lakes Council seeks an Intermediate or Senior Consents Planner to lead consents team while delivering planning and resource management advice. You’ll contribute to solutions, manage risk, and support RMA processes including monitoring consent conditions, hearings. The ideal candidate has a relevant tertiary qualification in Resource Planning, 4 to 6 years years’ experience with 1 to 2 years at a senior level (or readiness to transition), experience with statutory hearings, and NZPI membership or eligibility. Strong knowledge of legislation, excellent communication, and a commitment to outcomes are essential. To apply, tailor CV and cover letter to highlight leadership, stakeholder engagement, and consent outcomes, and demonstrate ability to drive improvement in consenting services.

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Elevate Your Planning Career: Intermediate or Senior Consents Planner Opportunity - Let's Plan for Your Future!

Ready to rise to the occasion and take your planning expertise to the next level?

We're seeking a dynamic Intermediate or Senior level Consents Planner to join our Consenting Services team.

As our Intermediate / Senior Consents Planner, you'll provide leadership and mentoring support to the planning consents team, while delivering high-quality, customer-responsive technical planning and resource management advice. You'll contribute to integrated planning solutions, manage risk exposure, and support RMA-related statutory processes, including monitoring of consent conditions, hearings and Environment Court proceedings. This is your chance to really shape the future!

The ideal candidate has a relevant tertiary qualification in Resource Planning or a similar field, with at least 4-6 years’ experience, 1-2 years' of that experience at a senior level (or the capability to transition to a senior role). You should have experience in statutory hearings and NZPI membership (or eligibility). A strong understanding of relevant legislation, excellent communication skills, and commitment to integrated outcomes are essential. Making Good Decisions Certification is desirable.

We offer diverse projects, a supportive team environment, and professional development opportunities. You'll have the chance to make significant contributions to continuous improvements within the planning consent and policy teams.
What Our Team Members Say:

"I love working in this team because we not only support each other professionally but also have fun. And no matter how long I've been here, I learn something new every day." - Senior Consents Planner

"Working with a welcoming team, in a supportive organisation, provides opportunities to grow your professional career all while achieving great outcomes for the community." - Senior Consents Planner

Are you passionate about resource management and ready to advance your planning career?

Apply now with your CV and cover letter. Join us in shaping the future of our community - this is your blueprint for success!

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