Principal Consent Planner

• Technical leadership role influencing resource management
• Talk to us about flexible-working options

Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury

Waitaha - ourCanterbury region - is like no other and we are proud to call it home. We areprivileged to be working with Ngā Papatipu Rūnanga, stakeholders, and our widercommunity to protect our environment, including water, land, and air throughregulation and planning. As a Regional Council, we're responsible for floodprotection, public transport, civil defence, and more.

Togetherwe're taking action to shape a thriving and resilient Canterbury, now and forfuture generations. Toitū te marae o Tāne, toitū te marae o Tangaroa, toitū tetangata, If the land is well and the sea is well, the people will thrive.

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role

The PrincipalConsents Planner plays a critical role, providing technical andplanning expertise and leadership within the Consents Section. You’ll supportthe development of team members by mentoring and coaching to build the capabilityof technical expertise across the Consents section, whilst remaining in a hands-oncapacity.

You’ll have a working understanding of Māori Rights in the Resource ManagementFramework and a sound understanding/previous training in Te Tiritī oWaitangi and the obligations and requirements of local government to Te Tiriti.

More about the role:

Make legally defensible decisions onapplications for resource consent

• Train consent planners/team members on the delivery of best consentingoutcomes
• Support the development of resource management plans
• Processing of complex consents

This isa permanent full-time position, talk to us about flexible working options thatwork for you.

Indicative salary range $100,000 - $125,000

Mōu │ About You

Ideally, you’ll be tertiary qualified in, Planning, NaturalResources, Environmental Management, or other relevant discipline, and enjoy leading and developing others. You’ll be a strongcommunicator, someone that connects easily with the community, customers,members of your team, and key stakeholders. You’ll be a natural collaborator drawing people together and buildingtrust as you guide and mentor.

More about you:

• Postgraduatequalification in Resource Management, Natural Science or Planning field isdesirable
• Minimum of 10 years experience in a planning/resourcemanagement field
• Working understanding of Māori Rights in the Resource ManagementFramework
• Evidence of policy-making or decision-making with Rūnanga, Iwi,hapū, whānau
• An understanding of Māorifrom a pre and post-settlement context
• Extensive knowledge and experience working in relevant legislationrelating to Local Government and the Resource Management Act orits replacement
• Environment Court experience is highly desirable
• Navigate and pivot to enable positive environmental outcomes
• Experience linking people, work, and processes
• Coaching, developing, and growing the capability of others
• Strong decision-making and analytical ability

Ifyou're excited about this opportunity but you feel your experience doesn’talign perfectly, we encourage your application.

Ngā hua o teMahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury

Our valuesunderpin everything we do. We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; thisdiversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and ourgreatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diversethinking, and skills.

We're on ajourney to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te aoMāori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability inthis area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, andte reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind,wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.

To find outmore about us and the mahi we do - click here.

Applications close on Wednesday, 9 August. Weencourage you to register your interest early. We will be reviewingapplications as we receive them and reserve the right to close the advertisingearly.

Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can

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Permanent Full Time

Job no: GNAL354408

Location: Mackenzie, Selwyn, South Canterbury, South Island, Timaru, Canterbury, Ashburton, Christchurch City, Environment Canterbury, Hurunui, Kaikoura, Waimakariri, Waimate

Closing Date: Saturday, 12 August 2023

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