See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.
Whangarei, New Zealand
Reference: 6686738
About us At Whangarei District Council (WDC), we're passionate about helping you grow your career, continuously develop your skills, and truly connect with your community. We pride ourselves on setting ourselves apart by actively supporting our district to grow and thrive. Our district offers a stunning natural environment, excellent schools, and short commutes.
At WDC, we provide fantastic employment opportunities and support our team members to succeed. We offer flexible working arrangements, ongoing learning and professional development support, as well as Life and Health Insurances.
About the Role We are excited to offer this opportunity following an internal promotion. We are seeking interest from you if you are able to provide exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and advice on Resource Consents and RMA Planning matters. You will be both technically proficient and a natural leader.
You will join two existing team leaders and:
Lead a passionate, small team of RMA professionals.Provide planning advice to the public, consultants, and the organisation.Maintain a healthy team environment and bring your innovative ideas.Help manage an average of 50-60 applications per month.Mentor the team with a technical lens, ensuring a consistent approach when interpreting the District Plan.Stay abreast of legislative changes affecting the RMA team.Develop tools and processes to support efficient working.Drive customer-focused improvement projects related to the District Plan team.Review District Plan changes from a 'user' perspective.Conduct cross-department training on RMA and the District Plan.About You You have a genuine desire to make a real difference in the community we serve. Your excellent people skills enable you to work successfully with a wide range of individuals, and your collaborative approach fosters strong working relationships across the organisation. You thrive in a positive team culture and enjoy collaborating to see projects succeed and outcomes delivered. Resilience and adaptability are key assets in this role.
Additionally, you'll demonstrate:
Expert knowledge of the Resource Management Act and at least 10 years of experience in resource consent processing within a New Zealand territorial authority.A solid understanding of legal processes and their application.A developed leadership style with a passion for professional development.The ability to effectively influence others through strong working relationships and clear, well-thought-out advice.Environment Court experience.Experience in facilitating successful win-win outcomes with a strong focus on issue resolution.The ability to operate effectively under pressure.Excellent risk assessment and proactive management skills.Full NZPI membership, or a commitment to pursuing full membership, is preferred.A BPlan, BREP, or similar degree-level qualification related to Planning.Ready to apply?
If this opportunity has sparked your interest and you believe you have the required experience and qualifications, please get in touch. We would love to hear from you and are here to answer any questions you may have about the role, team, or organisation. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds as it helps to make our community stronger. If you share our values and commitment, you will find WDC a great place to work.
If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Starkie in our People and Capability team for a confidential discussion on: (09) 430 4200 or 0800 932 463 or email at ******
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