Intermediate Resource Consents Planner Job at South Job at Auckland Council, Auckland, Manukau & East Auckland
- Location:
- Auckland
- Manukau & East Auckland
- Classification:
- Government & Defence
- Regional Council
Planning a new direction in your career path?
Then take a walk with the largest local government organisation in New Zealand.This is an exciting time for Auckland and the new Council and the Resource Consents department has a critical role to play.
Southern Auckland, stretching from the Tamaki Estuary in the north to the hills above the Waikato River in the south, and the dramatic Awhitu Peninsula in the west to the shores of the Hauraki Gulf and Firth of Thames in the east, offers exciting opportunities for specialists in the planning field.As a dramatically developing area, this region boasts extensive established urban settlement, expansive Greenfield land, involves residential and rural land use, contains significant tracts of high value agricultural soils and is the home of both Auckland Airport and extensive distribution and manufacturing industries. All of which present an abundance of exciting and interesting planning and resource management challenges.
There are few roles in New Zealand, which will expose you to such a variety of work and an established team already boasting a high level of technical expertise.There will be unique opportunities to shape the culture of a new department and influence positive environmental outcomes for the community.As the busiest Resource Consent’s team in New Zealand, no two days are ever the same and therefore we can offer you a challenging and diverse caseload.
You will have a demonstrated knowledge of RMA and related legislation, good communication skills, both written and oral, excellent interpersonal skills and a strong customer focus.
More specifically, the key responsibilities will be:
- Planning advice
- Resource consent applications
- Appeals and evidence
- Professional development
- Support to the Team Leader and other team members
As the perfect person for this role, you will have a tertiary qualification in Planning (or similar), you will be eligible for membership to the NZPI and have a minimum of five years experience in the resource management field.
The role is very challenging. If you are looking to maximise your career potential then this is the role for you. This accompanied by a supportive and dynamic working environment and other benefits associated with working for Auckland Council means you can’t go wrong with us.
So, if this sounds like the next step on your career path, we want to hear from you, apply today!
To apply for this job, please click here or go to our job site and enter the job code 23724SK.