Senior Consents Planner or Consents Planner Queenstown

At the Otago Regional Council (ORC), our mission is protecting, connecting and enhacing Otagos environment, now and for the future - Mou, moku, mo tatou, For you, for me, for us. To be sure we can deliver on our responsibilities, we are evolving as an organisation, and were not overstating when we say we have some really big targets to reach. We need the right people, in the right roles, to help us to get there.

We think Otagos a pretty special place. It covers a vast area - the third largest local government region in New Zealand. Those who call Otago home enjoy access to mountains, coastal lowlands, dramatic rivers, and wild beaches. Our environment here is part of who we are, and at ORC, we work each day to look after it.

The Opportunity

We are looking for Consents Planner - Senior Consents Planner to join our Consents team on a full time, fixed-term (18-month) basis in our busy Queenstown office. We welcome all skill levels, both with entry level experience and senior experience, with details covered below for what the team is after and attached in the position description.

The purpose of the role is to assist in the sustainable management of the Otago region through evaluating and advising upon consent applications made to the ORC under the Resource Management Act (RMA) and other relevant legislation and standards.

Depending on your experience, as a Consents Planner/Senior Consents Planner, you will be responsible for:

• Advising on and evaluating environmental consent applications made to Otago Regional Council.
• Adhering to statutory timeframes for consent applications.
• Actively engaging with our stakeholders across Otago to ensure applicants are well-informed during the consenting process, and after for any required monitoring or follow-up.
• Mentoring and supporting others in the team and contribute to projects working across the team and organisation.
• Preparing reports and other documentation and presenting to committees and hearings as requested.

If you are interested in joining a close-knit, results-oriented team, then this is the role for you!

About You

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent level of learning.
• An in-depth understanding of and experience working with the RMA
• Excellent communication skills - able to explain complex information simply, and build credibility with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in a similar role in a local government or consulting environment
• Confidence planning and prioritising to meet deadlines, combined with great attention to detail

What we offer

We recognise and celebrate diversity within Team ORC and are committed to providing a work environment that supports inclusion and equal opportunities. We actively encourage applications from anyone who will live our values of MANA- We influence with respect and integrity, TIKA- We do the right thing and do things right and AROHA- We show that that we care, alongside us, regardless of their background.

To support our diverse and capable team, were pleased to offer enhanced benefits such as:

• Flexible work opportunities
• Personal development opportunities
• Life Insurance
• Superannuation
• An annual wellbeing programme
• Competitive remuneration packages
• Development opportunities

Consents Planner annual salary per annum from $66,846 to $78,642

Senior Consents Planner annual salary per annum from $83,711 to $98,484

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, we welcome your application, including your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the person for this role via the Apply button.

Please note. We dont always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering and interviewing candidates as their applications are received, so we encourage you to apply early.

All candidates require the right to work in New Zealand.

Applications close Wednesday, 7 May 2025

For further information, please contact human.resources@orc.govt.nz

Job Details Reference # 8869 Posted on 09 Apr 2025 Closes on 07 May 2025 23:59 Location(s) Queenstown Expertise Environmental Regulation (Consents, Compliance, Investigations a Job level(s) Graduate, Entry, Intermediate, Experienced Work type(s) Fixed term full-time

Information :

• Company : Otago Regional Council
• Position : Senior Consents Planner or Consents Planner Queenstown
• Location : Queenstown, Otago
• Country : NZ