Resource Consent Planner - Senior
Tā tātou atarua – Our vision
Enabling what matters
He angitūtanga - The opportunity
We’re growing fast — and so is the complexity and importance of the work we do in the Housing and Business Development Group. As a Senior Resource Consent Planner, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering robust, well-balanced decisions that enable sustainable development and contribute to positive outcomes for our community.
This is a senior role where you’ll bring your technical expertise to the table, working on a broad range of applications and using your judgement to navigate complex planning issues. But your influence won’t stop there. You’ll also help us strengthen the way we deliver consenting services, through better processes, clearer advice, and a more customer-focused, te Tiriti-led approach.
As part of the team, you will:
- Lead and deliver high-quality planning assessments, particularly for complex or high impact applications
- Support the capability of the wider team by sharing your knowledge, mentoring others, and role-modelling quality decision-making
- Contribute to improving how we work refining processes, strengthening iwi engagement, and helping make planning more accessible and streamlined for all
We’re looking for someone who’s values-led, community-minded, and ready to make a real difference in how planning services are delivered. You’ll be a strong communicator, a problem-solver, and a team player who thrives on collaboration and wants to help shape the future of planning in Horowhenua.
If you meet most – but not all – of the requirements, we’d still love to hear from you.
Salary to be negotiated dependent on skills and experience and what you can bring to our team!
He kōrero mōu - About you
You will have up-to-date knowledge of the Resource Management Act and related legislation, experience of processing a range of resource consent and other applications, and the ability to form a complex planning argument. We are looking for someone who has outstanding interpersonal skills, particularly relationship-building, is self-motivated, and has good organisational skills and a commitment to quality customer service. You will have a qualification in resource management planning or a related field and relevant planning experience.
This is a permanent full-time role that will work in a flexible, collaborative and supportive work environment. A competitive remuneration package will be negotiated with someone who demonstrates the right attitude, attributes and skills.
Tā tātou ahurea – Our culture
Horowhenua District Council is proud to be an inclusive workplace; we celebrate difference, diversity, and aim to empower our employees. We are an organisation built on innovation and optimism and are embarking on an organisation reset. We are motivated to build a place where we value our people and provide opportunities for them to build outstanding careers and better Horowhenua.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou - What we offer
An excellent working environment where passionate and committed team members who strive to make a difference for current and future generations. This important opportunity to join a thriving organisation with a strong focus on delivery and to do meaningful work with motivated people that has a direct impact on the lives of our Horowhenua Community.
Tono mai ināianei - Apply now
If you are interested in learning more about what the role involves, please see the position description, if you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Jin Humphreys Planning and Development Manager jinh@horowhenua.govt.nz or phone on (06) 366 0999. Recruitment closes for this role on Friday 11 July, however applications will be reviewed as they come in, so don't wait - apply now.
He rau ringa e pakari ai ngā taura whiri i ō tātou kāinga noho me ō tātou hapori – mai i te pae maunga o Tararua ki te moana.
With many hands the threads which weave our neighbourhoods and communities together will be strengthened from the Tararua Ranges to the sea.
