Whangarei District Council

About Whangarei District Council

Our RMA Consents Department is on the hunt for an RMA Planning Specialist to provide high level technical expertise and advice on Resource Consent and associated RMA Planning matters. In this role, you will act as the centre of expertise for the team, overseeing the processing of highly complex resource consents and supporting other members of the team to deal with complex issues and develop their knowledge. The role will also manage pre-Hearing and Hearing processes, relevant Environment Court appeals and provide input into plan changes. If you'd be keen to take on this incredible opportunity with us, you'll need to be able to demonstrate the following: Expert knowledge of the Resource Management Act and significant experience in resource consent processing in New Zealand within a territorial authority Proven reasonable understanding of legal processes and interpretation and application Ability to effectively influence others through development of strong working relationships and provision of clear well thought out advice Environment Court experience Demonstrated ability to effectively facilitate successful win-win outcomes and strong focus on issue resolution Ability to operate effectively under pressure Excellent oral and written communication skills Excellent ability to assess and proactively manage risk Full membership of the NZ Planning Institute BPlan or BREP or similar degree level qualification related to Planning We offer a professional and progressive environment, continuous learning and development opportunities, a range of flexible working and work/life balance options, Health Insurance, Life Insurance (2x your base salary), payment of a professional membership, an active Social Club, plus much more. Whangarei is a district on the rise. It is Northland's only city and largest commercial centre. Nestled between the forest clad hills at the heart of the beautiful Whangarei Harbour, nowhere in the district is more than 40 kilometres away from our spectacular coastline and commuting to WDC's CBD location is a breeze. There's a lot that'll make you 'Love it Here!' If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the People and Capability team on (09) 430 4200 or 0800 932 463.

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