We are looking for a highly experienced consenting specialist to join the Strategy, Policy and Regulation team as a Lead Consenting Advisor. This is a relatively new role operating at a principal level which provides an exceptional opportunity to lead and shape how we deliver on our consenting responsibilities. You will also be part of the wider Strategy, Policy and Regulation leadership team. The role can be based out of our Wellington or Masterton office.
About the role Your experience, technical proficiencies and relationship management competencies will enable you to advise, guide and support the manager and members of the Environmental Regulation team on a diverse range of consenting related matters. We are particularly looking for someone with vast experience in RMA resource consenting and especially with dealing with complex notified consenting processes.
You will identify opportunities to enhance our current consenting practice, processes and systems and develop and implement projects which achieve the desired outcomes. Your experience will enable you to successfully lead and coordinate complicated consenting projects and interpret and apply complex policy and legislative requirements. The ability to develop and foster effective working relationships with stakeholders will be critical in achieving successful outcomes in this role.
Skills and experience required: To succeed in this role, you will have:
Demonstrated in-depth experience and understanding of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) and related legislation.Relevant tertiary study and in-depth experience (5+ years) at senior advisory level.Proven experience in the provision of detailed technical advice on the RMA and its application in relation to consents.Strategic thinking ability, focusing on outcomes rather than process output achievement.Experience in mentoring and developing staff on consenting, coaching in the technical areas of this work.Skills in building capability at a team and individual level and able to influence positive cultural change.Understanding and application of Maori perspectives on environmental regulation as well as the ability to make decisions that reflect dual knowledge systems, perspectives and priorities.Ability to understand and adhere to tikanga, including understanding and application of matauranga Maori and te ao Maori principles in line with Greater Wellington's Maori Capability Framework.About Greater Wellington: Every day we put all our energy into protecting and enhancing our region. We carefully balance sustainability with economic growth and protection with expansion.
We're a growing and diverse region, and it's our role to protect our environment while also meeting the cultural, social and economic needs of our communities. We're specifically responsible for environment management, flood protection and land management, provision of regional parks, public transport planning and funding, and metropolitan water supply.
It's about dealing with today and planning for the future, especially with the challenges of climate change.
What we offer: Work to suit your life and whanau with our flexible working policy.We'll encourage you to grow and prosper with a range of learning and development opportunities, internal secondments and career progression.Your wellbeing is our priority - we'll provide medical and trauma insurance, support through our employee assistance programme or Manawa Ora providers, generous annual and sick leave, along with Tangihanga leave and support.We want you to have a sense of belonging, where you can reflect your personal and cultural identity in the way that you work.Social clubs, staff networks and a friendly and inclusive culture.Great working environment in our central Cuba Street office.Come help treasure and grow our rohe together Our rohe and its lands, waterways, animals, plants and people can only grow stronger if they are nurtured.
To join our team is to step up and commit to playing an active part in this important mahi. That means restoring nature, connecting people and places, reducing environmental impacts, and helping this rohe and its people prosper.
We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and support mana whenua as Kaitiaki. We're also part of a collective movement alongside our community members whose hopes for the future of this region are just as high as your own.
Our efforts across environmental management, public transport, flood protection, regional parks and water supply are interconnected and integral to treasuring our rohe and growing our future.
How to apply: Greater Wellington is proud to be a member of Diversity Works. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and welcome the unique talent and experience you will bring to our team.
We are passionate about ensuring our recruitment processes are fair and equitable. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs or adjustments that need to be made so we can offer a recruitment process that is more accessible to you.
Click on the Apply link to view the job description and to apply for the role with a cover letter and CV.
The salary ranges for this position, inclusive of all benefits, is: $96,927 - $145,390 with a mid-point of $121,159. Starting remuneration will depend on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.
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