Infrastructure Planner

Our employees are critical to our mission, regardless of the role they carry out. Our Values guide how we do our job, and keep us passionate about creating great places and supporting our people

**Te wero - The Challenge**

The purpose of this role is to provide resource management and infrastructure planning advice and services within the Far North Waters Alliance, assessing the Forward Works Plan (FWP) for legal, building and compliance requirements. To also obtain the authorisations required to ensure planned works have approved consent and legal access approved prior to any works commencing.

This position reports to the Infrastructure Consenting Team Leader.

**I ā koe - About You**

We’re looking for someone who brings:

- A suitable tertiary level qualification with experience in a planning, engineering or environmental science related field
- Preferably a member of an appropriate and relevant institution or organisation
- Experience working with the Resource Management Act and/or Local Government Act
- Practical understanding of Project Management, policy development processes, collaboration and consenting
- Knowledge of New Zealand design codes and practices especially FNDC Engineering Standards
- You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations
- Well-developed documentation, reporting and writing skills
- The ability to confidently deal with sensitive and confidential issues
- Great oral and written communication skills, be it with colleagues, clients or contractors
- Ability to work closely and proactively with a wide range of stakeholders including the public and internal staff
- Clear, concise communication skills with the ability to translate complex problems into simple and easy to understand concepts
- Demonstrated ability in project management including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with set timeframes
- Enthusiasm and commitment to excellence in customer service
- High level of relationship development, management and customer facilitation skills, including the ability to establish key strategic relationships with stakeholders at the staff, executive and political level
- A desire to get the best outcomes for our community
- A progressive mindset focussed on continual improvement
- The ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.

**Tā mātou āroha - What we Offer**
- Far North District Council_ is a progressive and growing Council filled with like-minded people who love what they do and are committed to providing superior services to residents in their community.

You will also be given all the tools of the trade to hit the ground running
- Learning & Development plan to ensure your ongoing growth and success within the organisation.
- The salary for this position is **Grade 16** within Council's salary structure **(Band: $81,584 - $95,981per annum) **dependent on qualifications and experience, plus Kiwi Saver.
- We offer hybrid working, flexible work arrangements
- Free $100,000 life insurance scheme (conditions apply)
- Free Will package, so that if the unexpected happens your family is supported

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Creating Great Places, Supporting our People_