Intermediate Consents Planner

2 weeks ago

Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Rotorua Lakes Council Full time

Ready to make a lasting impact? Te Kaunihera o ngā Roto o Rotorua | Rotorua Lakes Council is your platform for meaningful change. With a team of over 400 staff, we're committed to forging a better tomorrow for the Rotorua community. In the heart of this thriving city, you'll find yourself immersed in natural wonders like geothermal pools and ngāwha | geysers, while enjoying the exhilarating mountain biking scene. Join a council that thrives on collaboration with Te Arawa, our local iwi, and embraces biculturalism at its core. From the Rotorua Lakefront Redevelopment to hosting the world-renowned Crankworx festival, you'll play a vital role in shaping our city's future. Start your journey with us today

Kei ā koe te toki, kei ā koe te kuru, whaoa te anamata You have the chisel, you have the mallet Join us and carve the future today

Level Up Your Planning Career: Intermediate Planner Wanted

Are you an experienced planner ready to zone in on an exciting new role? We're seeking a dynamic Intermediate Consents Planner - Pūkenga Whakawhanake Whenua - to join our Community & District Development team at the Civic Centre.

As our Planner, you'll provide high-quality, customer-focused planning advice on a range of resource management consenting functions, including reviewing consent recommendations and providing technical support. You will support RMA-related processes, including hearings and Environment Court proceedings, and contribute to integrated planning solutions and customer-focused service improvement projects. You'll engage actively with the Planning Policy team to ensure integrated consenting and policy planning and deliver a customer-focused 'pre-consent lodgement' service.

The ideal candidate has a relevant tertiary qualification, 3+ years' experience working as a consent planner in an operational council or private sector environment (land use and subdivision), statutory hearing experience, and NZPI membership (or eligibility). A strong understanding of relevant legislation, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and commitment to cross-organizational accountability and integrated consenting outcomes are essential. Making Good Decisions Certification is desirable.

We offer diverse projects, a supportive team environment, and professional development opportunities.

What are the Team Saying?

"Every day our team enables growth with pride. We contribute to making Rotorua a great place to live for both todays and tomorrows generations." - Principal Advisor - Best Practice.

"The team at RLC has a truly supportive and collaborative culture, where everyone is encouraged to grow and succeed. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, take on new challenges, and develop professionally, whether through mentorship, exposure to diverse projects, or career development initiatives." - Senior Consents Planner

Passionate about resource management? Ready to advance your planning career? Apply now with your CV and cover letter. Don't wait - a development of your career starts here

Applications close on Friday 7 March 2025

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Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua (Rotorua Lakes Council) is committed to working in partnership with Te Arawa, our local iwi. We aspire to being a bicultural organisation and we value staff who speak te reo Maori, have an appreciation of Maori values, and a working knowledge of tikanga Maori.

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