Job Description
Who are we looking for? A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Planner to join our small close-knit team, working on a variety of projects across our quarry and concrete plant sites.
About the role : This is a full-time fixed-term maternity cover role starting in January 2025 until January 2026. Location of the role is Drury; however, there is some ability to work out of a central Auckland office 2-3 days of the week.
If you are an experienced Planner wanting to take the next step in your career or you already have the skill but are looking for a new challenge in this fast-growing quarry industry with plenty of variety and scope, this may be the right opportunity for you.
You will work closely alongside the Consents Manager to ensure that all current and future Stevenson quarries and concrete plants are operating with the appropriate consents.
You will manage your own projects with support from the Consents Manager. This could include big projects expanding a quarry, consenting a solar farm, groundwater consents, or consenting a new concrete plant. It could also include smaller projects looking into whether a diesel tank needs consent, preparing a replacement air discharge consent for an existing site, or expanding the opening hours of a concrete plant.
Underpinning this is a company culture which seeks to protect the environment, make sustainable improvements, and promote staff ownership and empowerment.
What you will bring to this role: We are looking for someone with:
At least five plus years of professional experience in planning. A bachelor's or master's degree in a Planning related field. NZPI membership. Excellent problem-solving & decision-making skills. A logical and clear thinker. The ability to build meaningful relationships. The ability to be articulate and accurate. Strong communication skills for a diverse range of audiences. Responsibilities of the role will include but are not limited to: Managing a team of consultants to prepare resource consent applications. Working with the Stevenson team to obtain relevant information for applications. Providing clear and concise consenting advice to the wider Stevenson team. Ensuring that all new consents are embedded into the business by undertaking a handover process with operational staff. Providing advice to operational staff to ensure consents are operating within the current consent conditions. Undertaking iwi engagement as and when necessary. Liaising with the local community as required. Keeping a broad overview of all new policy and legislative changes which may impact the business. Travel will be required to the various Stevenson sites on occasions. This will be between various sites in the Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Auckland.
What we offer: Stevenson will provide you with a competitive salary relative to the industry. We anticipate the role to be 40 hours a week Monday to Friday, but the nature of this role can accommodate a level of flexibility in work location and hours, provided it works for the business and stakeholders.
We offer a range of fantastic REAL benefits to our employees. When you join Stevenson, you will have access to benefits such as:
Medical insurance for you and your whanau Life insurance from day 1 of employment Parental leave top up with additional return to work support KiwiSaver employer contributions after service milestones up to 7% BP fuel discounts Career progression opportunities Ongoing training and development, with opportunity to gain qualifications. Excellent discounts at a wide range of retailers Access to free confidential counselling and support services for you and your family We're Stevenson Aggregates & Concrete (a subsidiary of Fulton Hogan) and we have a long history of successful quarrying, supplying high-quality specialist concrete and civil engineering laboratory testing.
We know we're only ever as good as our people, which is why we're committed to hiring, developing, and retaining the best in the industry.
Find out more at www.stevenson.co.nz
Sounds like you? If this sounds like an exciting opportunity, then please apply! We like to consider applications as they are received, so we encourage you to get in touch with us as soon as possible.
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Vishali on 027 210 0348.
Applications close on November 5, 2024. You will need to have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.
All successful candidates must undergo and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.
Please note this role is being sourced directly and we are not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.
We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.
We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.
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