Job details Here's how the job details align with your profile.Job typePermanentFull-timeLocationRotorua, Bay of PlentyFull job descriptionShape tomorrow in Rotorua: Your career starts here!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. Join a council that thrives on collaboration with Te Arawa, our local iwi, and embraces biculturalism at its core. Start your journey with us today!About this roleTo provide an integrated customer responsive approach to the full range of planning and resource management consenting functions at a senior level, with delegation to make decisions on behalf of Council and provide technical leadership support. This is a consenting role with a focus on engagement and support with the development community.Skills and experienceA relevant tertiary qualification in Resource Planning or a similar fieldFull Member of the NZ Planning Institute (or eligibility for membership)At least 5 years' experience working at a senior level in the area of resource management, in an operational council or private sector environment, in the areas of both land use and subdivision consentingAbility to apply legislation, and skills in drafting legal documentsProven experience with implementing policyStrategic and Innovative thinking and planning abilitiesStrong demonstration of a customer, key account and solutions focusUnderstanding of global environmental issues at a local and regional levelAble to demonstrate a senior level of 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 consenting outcomes.Well-developed knowledge and appreciation of Tikanga Maori.Proactive engagement and acceptance of accountability and problem-solvingWell-developed interpersonal and relationship engagement and management skillsAbility to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of an inspirational teamThe ability to work unsupervised, and to be self-motivatedAbility to develop and sustain effective relationships with core In-House employees and Consultancy Partner/s as appropriateMaking Good Decisions CertificationApply nowAre you up for the challenge? Send us your CV and Cover Letter today.
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