The Organisation New Plymouth District Council, known as Te Kaunihera-a-rohe o Ngamotu, serves a vibrant district with a population of approximately 90,000. Their vision is to establish New Plymouth as the Sustainable Lifestyle Capital, where residents can live, work and play. Recognized as the most liveable city for a population of its size by the International Awards for Liveable Communities in 2021, the district is celebrated for its stunning natural beauty, from Mount Taranaki to the coastline. New Plymouth District Council emphasizes respect, wellness, collaboration, and making a positive impact on their community. New residents can enjoy affordable housing, accessible transportation, and a rich array of amenities including art galleries, cafes, restaurants, and events, all set against the backdrop of our breathtaking natural environment. The Role As Planning Team Leader, you will lead a team of 5 (soon to be 7) planners with mixed levels of experience. We are looking for someone who can come on board and use their knowledge of the Resource Consent planning process to help guide staff and nurture their growth as a planner. A large portion of the role sees you working with your team assisting them with their processes and facilitating their growth; however, you will also have a small workload, which will consist of more high-end projects. Other Duties Include: Develop relationships with key stakeholders Drive continuous growth and development within your team Provide support and guidance to other planners within the consent team Provide RMA expertise and process applications Ensure that legislative requirements and council policies and procedures are fulfilled About You You will have a solid understanding of the Resource Consent process from start to finish, ideally with experience within the council space, and be able to use that knowledge to help lead a team of planners with mixed levels of experience. Relevant tertiary education Extensive experience with Resource Management process (ideally 6+ years) Great leadership skills The ability to nurture and grow the abilities of your team with your RMA experience Benefits and Culture New Plymouth District Council aims to create a truly rewarding workplace environment and pride themselves on creating solid career paths for their employees. They provide learning and development opportunities as well as supporting personal goals and development. 5 weeks annual leave + birthday leave Discounted gym membership, group medical scheme, and a variety of other health and well-being initiatives Career growth and development A positive workplace that thrives on collaboration and mutual support Bonded relocation assistance Apply If you are interested, please apply through Seek, or if you would like a confidential discussion about this position, please contact Xanthe Adams or email any queries. Xanthe Adams ****** 03 467 7224 Recruitment Consultant Fluid Recruitment #J-18808-Ljbffr
