Consents Support Coordinator

At the Otago Regional Council (ORC), our mission is protecting, connecting and enhancing Otago's environment, now and for the future - Mou, moku, mo tatou, For you, for me, for us.

To be sure we can deliver on our responsibilities, we are evolving as an organisation, and we have some big targets to reach.

We need the right people, in the right roles, to help us to get there.

We think Otago is a special place.

It covers a vast area – the third largest local government region in New Zealand.

Those who call Otago home enjoy access to mountains, coastal lowlands, dramatic rivers, and wild beaches.

Our environment here is part of who we are, and at ORC, we work each day to look after it.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Consents Support Coordinator to join our Consents team on a full-time (37.5 hours per week) 12-month fixed term basis in our busy Dunedin office.

The purpose of this position is to provide a range of timely and accurate administrative support services for the processing of resource consent applications, while supporting the Environmental delivery process within the Otago Regional Council.

As a Consents Support Coordinator, you will be responsible for :

Responding to internal and external enquiries providing information about consents

Maintaining and updating databases for entering and processing resource consents

Working with Consent Officers and providing administrative support including notified applications, hearing planning, customer updates, and monitoring timeframes

Processing minor consents and variations according to statutory processes and timeframes

If you are detail oriented, proactive and skilled at managing administrative tasks, then we would love to hear from you!

About You

Our ideal candidate will have :

A Tertiary Degree or at least 2 years' experience in providing high level business support in a complex environment

Strong organisational skills and processes

Ability to work in a complex work environment, deal with ambiguity and across functions

A great knowledge of the Microsoft Office 365 and associated programmes, with the ability to learn how to use new systems

What we offer

We recognise and celebrate diversity within Team ORC and are committed to providing a work environment that supports inclusion and equal opportunities.

We actively encourage applications from anyone who will live our values of MANA – We influence with respect and integrity, TIKA – We do the right thing and do things right and AROHA – We show that we care, alongside us, regardless of their background.

To support our diverse and capable team, we offer enhanced benefits such as :

Flexible work opportunities

Life Insurance

Superannuation

Competitive remuneration packages

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application, including your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the person for this role via the Apply button.

Please note.

We don't always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering and interviewing candidates as their applications are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

All candidates require the right to work in New Zealand.

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