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 – Team Leader Environmental Policy
Permanent Full-Time

This role is part of the Planning & Regulatory Group. The Group includes Environmental Policy, Environmental Consents, Buildings Consents, Building and Environmental Compliance and Regulatory Solutions.

Our high-performing team is seeking a Team Leader with great energy, adaptability and outstanding communication skills to guide them to achieve excellent performance.  The purpose of the Team Leader Environmental Policy role is to assist the Environmental Policy Manager, firstly with the management and mentoring of staff and in particular the team of policy planners; and secondly in the management of complex 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 project management of complex private plan changes and preparation and processing of Council initiated plan changes.  If this is the next step for your career read on!

Ōu wheako – about you 
To be successful in this role you will:

• Be able to relate with and contribute positively to, the staff within the Policy team.
• Have a mature and co-operative nature.
• Have The ability to get the best out of people in order to guide their personal and professional development within the needs of the organisation.
• Be able to be innovative, adaptable and practical.
• Have a good sense of humour and a positive approach.
• Be able to work without supervision and display sound judgment and tact in decision making and problem solving.

Specific skills and competencies:

• Possess a tertiary qualification in Planning, Resource Management or related fields; and must be eligible for full membership of the New Zealand Planning Institute
• Ideally have extensive experience in a resource management related discipline, 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?