Senior Consents Planner

**Come and make a difference with us**

At Western Bay of Plenty District Council we believe our future belongs to the changemakers. The chance-takers and wall breakers.

We believe we all have the power to do extraordinary things. To make decisions that matter.

For our people. For our communities. For each other.

We're on a journey to become a District with strong and sustainable community partnerships, that embraces the diversity of the area and is bold in its vision for change.

**The opportunity**

This is a new 2-year fixed term role within the Environmental Consents team for someone who has experience in a regulatory processing role. We're looking for motivated, positive and confident individuals to join our Environmental Consents team working across the Western Bay of Plenty who can put their skills into action in the most rapidly growing region in New Zealand.

**To set you up for success, you'll have**

You will have great communication skills and the ability to relate to a wide cross section of the community. You will have experience in a regulatory environment and skills in problem solving and conflict resolution, as well as the following:

- Tertiary degree in Resource Management Planning or similar.
- 5+ years experience in consent processing under the Resource Management Act.
- A sound understanding of the local government legislative framework.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to present and explain ideas both visually and verbally.
- A successful collaborator team player, and influencer.
- Strong networking and consultative approach allowing development and maintenance of strong working relationships within and outside the organisation.
- The ability to understand and interpret plans and legal documents.

**What we offer**:

- Five weeks annual leave.
- A competitive employment package - including subsidised medical insurance.
- Flexible work arrangements and a pet friendly work environment.
- Sick leave on commencement of employment.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support.
- Assistance to relocate to the area.
- Free onsite parking.

Don't wait to take the leap into satisfying work. Bring your knowledge and skills to the Council and help our community build safe healthy sustainable environments.

**Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.**

For any further information, please call Mary Forrest or Paige Marshall on 07 5718008.