Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.
Taitara Mahi - Senior Environmental Planner - Policy
Permanent Full-Time
The Hastings District is a large and diverse region, providing an exciting mix of strategic planning challenges across urban development, rural landscapes, natural hazards, environmental protection and future growth. As a Policy Planner, you'll help shape the future of Heretaunga through meaningful policy work that makes a lasting difference to our communities. Better still, you'll have the support and time to focus on delivering quality outcomes. Add to that a fantastic climate, stunning beaches, excellent schools, endless outdoor adventures, and world-class food and wine, and it's a great place to build both your career and your lifestyle.
Our high-performing team is seeking a Senior Environmental Policy Planner who is a team player enthusiastic about serving their community, has recent experience in strategy or policy development and great report writing and communication skills. The purpose of the Senior Environmental Policy Planner role is to lead the project management of a range of District Plan policy, strategy or structure planning projects to meet the legal provisions relevant to the resource management activities and responsibilities of the Council, in line with Council’s strategic objectives and policies.
There are opportunities to assist with Regional Spatial Planning, as well as project management of complex private plan changes and lead the preparation and processing of Council initiated plan changes.
Ōu wheako – about you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- An innovative, adaptable, and practical nature.
- A good sense of humour and a positive approach.
- Ability to work independently and display sound technical judgment and tact in decision making and problem solving.
- Tertiary qualification in Planning, Resource Management or related fields; and must be eligible for full membership of the New Zealand Planning Institute
- Have extensive experience in resource management planning or related discipline, and/or specific experience in Resource Management policy.
- Be able to demonstrate a sound understanding and working knowledge of the Resource Management Act 1991, and have experience in processing plan changes, project managing policy development initiatives, and/or processing complex resource consent applications under the Act.
Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke’s Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?
