At Whangarei District Council we are passionate about making our community a thriving and positive place to live and work. With strong development in our district, and a supportive, diverse working environment, in an organisation which values its community and its people, there's never been a better time to make the move to Whangarei District Council.About the roleAre you a Senior Planner looking to join a fun, motivated team that makes a difference to their community here in the scenic Whangarei District?We have a great opportunity for a Senior Resource Consents Planner to join our busy team due to an internal promotion. We are keen to hear from Planners who are passionate about our district, enjoy processing applications of varying degrees, and feel excited about developing our junior staff. Finding the right person is paramount to us so we want to have open discussions around hybrid and flexible work arrangements.Some of the work you will be involved with includes:Provide planning advice to the public, consultants, and staff,Play an integral role in shaping the plan making alongside the district plan team,Efficiently process resource consent applications within statutory timeframes,Take the lead in managing projects and facilitate pre-lodgment meetings,Act as an expert witness on appeals and mediation, as required,Write and review notification reports,Administer and implement the District Plan and respond to enquiries and correspondence relating to complex development proposals,Provide input into process improvement.About youWe are looking for someone who can provide support to the team while managing their own workload and impart a wide variety of skills and experience to the organization. You may be ready for the next step up in your career, or a seasoned Senior Planner looking to relocate to beautiful Whangarei. Either way, you will be someone who thrives with challenges and enjoys variety. Additionally, you will bring:Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in a planning field,Membership or eligibility for membership in the NZ Planning Institute,Confidence to make hard, but well-informed decisions,Experience with peer reviewing and the ability to provide valuable feedback,A sound understanding of the Resource Management Act 1991 and related legislation,Strong communication and analytical skills,Evidence of stakeholder management,Experience with preparing for hearings with exposure to mediation and conflict resolution of RMA related matters.Ready to apply?If you are ready to make a difference in the community we serve, to be challenged as a professional, and to get more balance out of life, Apply Now.If you have any questions or would like to have a confidential discussion, whether that be around the role, team, flexible working, salary (or any other topic), Amanda would love to chat! Please feel free to contact Amanda in our People and Capability team on: (09) 430 4200 or 0800 932 463 or email at ******.
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