Consents Planner/ Pukenga Whakawhanake Whenua 4 days ago, from Local Government Careers (LG Jobs)
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Ready to make a lasting impact? Te Kaunihera o nga Roto o Rotorua | Rotorua Lakes Council is your platform for meaningful change. With a team of over 400 staff, we're committed to forging a better tomorrow for the Rotorua community. In the heart of this thriving city, you'll find yourself immersed in natural wonders like geothermal pools and ngawha | geysers, while enjoying the exhilarating mountain biking scene. Join a council that thrives on collaboration with Te Arawa, our local iwi, and embraces biculturalism at its core. From the Rotorua Lakefront Redevelopment to hosting the world-renowned Crankworx festival, you'll play a vital role in shaping our city's future. Start your journey with us today!
About this role
To provide an integrated customer responsive approach to the full range of planning and resource management consenting functions.
Skills and experience
Relevant tertiary qualification (Planning degree)
Experience in the area of resource management in an operational council or private sector environment in the areas of both land use and subdivision consenting.
Experience in the conduct of statutory hearings.
NZPI membership (or eligibility for membership)
Able to demonstrate an understanding and working knowledge of the relevant legislation and the Local Government regulatory framework. (Resource Management Act, Local Government Act)
Understanding of the conduct of statutory processes.
Understanding the need to balance customer satisfaction and sustainable economic development objectives with public expectations, environmental considerations, legislation, and the ability to effectively communicate this to customers.
Highly developed interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
Commitment to a culture of a cross organisational collective accountability approach to integrated compliance and monitoring outcomes.
Well-developed knowledge and appreciation of Tikanga Maori.
Proactive engagement and acceptance of accountability and problem solving.
Well-developed interpersonal and relationship engagement and management skills.
Ability to work independently on own, as well as work collaboratively as part of an inspirational team.
The ability to work unsupervised, and to be self-motivated.
Ability to develop and sustain effective relationships with core In-House employees and Consultancy Partner/s as appropriate. Strong demonstration of a customer, key account and solutions focus.
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