Resource Consenting Planner

About the role | Mō te tūnga  
 
Our Land and Oceans Applications team is looking for an Resource Consenting Planner (Application Lead) to join their busy, high performing team for a 12-month Fixed Term. This role is responsible for ensuring the successful planning and delivery of application decisions from pre-lodgement to completion, within statutory timeframes and budget. Key responsibilities include: 

• Supporting independent panels to make robust decisions 

• Leading application teams across various types of applications and legislation. 

• Providing or facilitating the provision of specialist consenting process expertise and advice to various key stakeholders. 

• Support teams to achieve compliance with statutory timeframes and budget constraints. 

• Assist the Principal Advisor to identify areas for improvement/ training requirements. 

About you | Mōhou ake  

We are looking for someone with a range of skills and experience – if you have some or all of the below, we would love to hear from you.  

• Excellent knowledge of resource management sector, legislation and case law and its application 

• Understanding of machinery of government processes and systems including cabinet guidelines, rules and conventions (desirable) 

• Ability to work under pressure, manage conflicting workloads, and statutory deadlines across multiple projects by demonstrating good risk-based prioritisation of workflow, including adapting to emerging issues Experience providing planning advice and evidence relating to large applications to decision makers and the Environment Court 

• Proven experience/or aptitude for operating regulatory systems, preferably in the management of natural resources 

• Experience facilitating meetings, including conferencing and caucusing of experts (preferable) 

Salary range 

$103,473 - $155,209 per annum (midpoint $129,341).  

This is the full salary range. Appointments are made within the range depending on skills and experience.