Senior Consents Planner

5 days ago

Dunedin Central, New Zealand Fluid Engineering Full time NZ$75,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Senior Planner to take a strategic role with a progressive South Island council. Join a team that values collaboration, community, and innovation, delivering real outcomes in land use, development, and environmental planning.

The Role

You'll oversee land use and subdivision consents, notices of requirement, and outline plans under the RMA, providing high-level technical expertise and leadership to ensure efficient, compliant decision-making. You'll mentor and guide planning officers, support professional development, and foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture. You'll also contribute to district plan reviews, policy development, and submissions on regional and national planning matters.

  • Manage and approve complex resource consents, ensuring legal and policy alignment
  • Provide expert planning advice to elected members, staff, and stakeholders
  • Represent Council at hearings and Environment Court with evidence-based positions
  • Contribute to district plan reviews, long-term strategy, and process improvements

About You

You're a confident planner with strong technical knowledge and experience in resource management, either in local government or consultancy. You lead with sound judgment, political awareness, and a pragmatic approach.

  • Tertiary qualification in Planning, Resource Management, or related discipline (NZPI eligible)
  • Minimum 5 years' planning or policy experience, ideally with consent management exposure
  • Strong RMA and local government knowledge, with hearings or court experience
  • Skilled communicator, capable of influencing teams and communities

Why This Role

Join an organisation where your leadership shapes how communities grow and the environment is managed. Enjoy a supportive culture that values innovation, integrity, and community impact, all in a scenic South Island location offering affordable living, an active lifestyle, and easy access to coast and mountains.

  • Strategic leadership role with real influence on planning practice
  • Supportive, inclusive culture that encourages growth and collaboration
  • Opportunity to shape sustainable outcomes for communities and the environment

Apply

For a confidential discussion about this position, please call Caleb Boswell. Alternatively, please submit your resume and details via the 'apply' button.

All shortlisted candidates will receive a full position description to review.

Caleb Boswell

Consultant - Regulatory / Infrastructure

Fluid Recruitment

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