Join our team of passionate and diverse Planners as Team Leader - RMA Consents. Leading a team of employees and contractors, you'll also manage a portfolio of resource consent applications. You'll provide expert planning advice to the public, consultants, and internal stakeholders and administer and implement the District Plan.

Here at Whangārei District Council our continually developing culture is built around principles of delivering for our customers, our tikanga, and working collaboratively to achieve positive outcomes for our community. We're looking for someone who shares that passion and combines technical expertise with people-first leadership.

You'll also need:

• A recognised tertiary qualification in Resource Management Planning
• At least 5 years' post-qualification experience in planning
• Proven ability to process a full range of consent applications
• Experience presenting at the Environment Court
• Sound decision-making and advisory capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset
• Eligibility for full membership with the New Zealand Planning Institute

This is a part-time role, but if you're seeking a full-time role we are still keen to hear from you.

Ready to apply?

Here at Whangārei District Council, we take genuine pride in having one of New Zealand's most welcoming and supportive work environments. Our organisation is small enough for independent work to be valued, and big enough to make an impact within our community and we're always on the lookout for community minded, dedicated individuals who get satisfaction from knowing the work they do really makes a difference.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact People and Capability team on: (09) 430 4200 or 0800 932 463.