Resource Consent Planner

Are you passionate about making apositive impact on your community and environment?

Do you thrive in acollaborative, values-driven workplace?

Here's your opportunity to use yourexpertise to help shape the future of our district!

Everyday brings new opportunities when you are part of our team at Taupo DistrictCouncil.

Our diverse organisation is recognised for its vibrant energy,optimism for the future, ambition to act boldly and willingnessto do things differently to secure the best result.

We take a balanced and community-focused approach that allows us tostrive with consideration on behalf of our district.

We are motivated byensuring we are a district of connected communities who thrive and embraceopportunities and hold this greater purpose in mind in all that we do.

As a Resource Consents Planner,you'll play a vital role in processing land use and subdivision resource consentapplications, ensuring decisions are clear and consistent.

You'll provideprofessional advice to applicants, the public, and internal teams, andcontribute to the ongoing improvement of our processes and systems.

Although no two days are the samein this diverse role, your key responsibilities will include :

Reviewing resource consent applications underthe Resource Management Act and other relevant legislation

Undertaking site visits, preparing assessmentsand making decisions

Liaising with applicants, the public, andinternal stakeholders to provide expert advice and facilitate solutions

We're searching for someone whobrings both expertise and integrity to their work.

You'll have a recognised Bachelor'sdegree in Resource Management Planning or similar and hold membership with theNZ Planning Institute (or be eligible for membership).

Your technicalcompetence should be complemented by your ability to communicate clearly - whetheryou're writing reports, presenting to committees, or liaising with applicantsand the public.

You'll thrive workingcollaboratively within a team and have the confidence in your accuracy andattention to detail to make decisions that stand up to scrutiny.

You'recomfortable navigating complex situations and solving problems.

Ourpeople are accomplished, capable, and driven by curiosity to learn more - aboutthe council, its impact, and their own potential.

Your career aspirations willbe encouraged, whether you're just starting out or an expert.

Ourstrengths-based environment will enable you to be the bestversion of yourself at work.

Ourspaces are filled with warmth and welcoming conversation.

We collaborateclosely and lead with empathy - for our colleagues and for our community.

We encourage our people to find theflexibility within their role to do more of what matters to them in and out ofwork.

Whenyou join us, you'll enjoy our :

Strong focus on wellness - discounted gym membershipand health insurance and wellbeing initiatives to support your mental, physicaland financial wellbeing

Flexible work environment – work from home optionsand flexible hours to promote a great work-life balance

Assistance with ongoing professional development –access to learning opportunities to help you grow

Generous leave entitlements!

Settling in support – if you're joining us fromoutside of the district, we'll work with you to make a seamless transition

New year; new job – apply now andstart

• with purpose!

CLOSING DATE

: Sunday 7 December

Closing Date :

5pm, 07 / 12 / 2025 or when the vacancy is filled.

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