Three Waters Consent Replacement Programme - Expression of Interest Skip to content Play a crucial role in the sustainable management of our district's water resources.Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team on meaningful projects that have a lasting impact on the environment and community.3 year fixed term or contract positions available / Part-time or full-timeWhakatane District Council owns, operates, and maintains three waters infrastructure including stormwater, wastewater, and municipal water supply, across the Whakatane District. A number of three water resource consents, issued under the Resource Management Act 1991, are nearing expiration, and require replacement. This includes replacing consents associated with four wastewater treatment plants and thirteen water take consents across various areas.From 1 July 2024, the Council commenced a three-year programme of work to replace these water and wastewater consents. A supporting project team is currently being established and requires a number of experienced and skilled roles to be filled.We are currently seeking expressions of interest and applications for three fixed-term or contractor roles across the disciplines of project management, iwi engagement and co-design, and resource consent project planning.In summary, the key focus areas will be:Project Management:This vital role involves managing the replacement of specific three waters resource consents, including those related to wastewater systems for Whakatane and Edgecumbe, which are set to expire on 1 October 2026. You will play a crucial role in shaping a new approach to project management, working collaboratively with mana whenua and other key stakeholders to strategically think about wastewater management in the district. Your leadership will be essential in designing and implementing a process that successfully secures new resource consents in collaboration with mana whenua and other stakeholders.Iwi EngagementThis role is pivotal in ensuring that Te Ao Maori perspectives are integrated into our processes including through co-design approaches, ensuring the cultural and environmental well-being of our district. You will bring strong knowledge of resource management and treaty settlements and will be responsible for guiding project teams to meet their obligations under these frameworks.Consent PlannerLead the replacement of specified municipal water take consents by assessing planning requirements, offering planning guidance to project teams, commissioning technical work as needed, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and preparing or reviewing resource consent applications. Engaging closely with Tangata Whenua and other essential stakeholders is crucial to this role. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring the sustainable management of our water resources.Wanting to bring the most effective project team together, we have flexibility in how we recruit and structure the team. This provides us an exciting opportunity to hear from you if you can contribute in any way to our project team. You can review the three roles in their entirety on Seek or via our WDC Careers page and apply for them as is OR if they are not quite the right fit for you, but you have strong skillsets or experience in key components of our requirements, please submit your application here for consideration.We are wanting to hit the ground running, so we will be reviewing applications as they come in and will commence recruitment activities asap so don't delay in submitting your applications.Join us in ensuring the sustainable management of our wastewater, and municipal water supply systems.We're always learning and improving - Toitu te TaumataWe're passionate and proud - Toitu te Mauri OraWe put people at the heart of everything we do - Toitu te TangataMe pehea te tono mai | How to applyTo apply, please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience, what skillset and experience you bring and to which part of the project you believe you can add value, as well as why you are the ideal candidate for this project.For any further information, please phone 07 306 0500 to speak with Nicholas Woodley, Acting General Manager of Development and Environment ServicesWe may progress with interviews as candidates apply, so please don't delay submitting your application.To apply for this job go to: whakatanecareers.co.nz/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6647135.Applications close 01 September 2024
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