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Posted 14 August, 2026

Intermediate / Senior Consents Planner

Rotorua Lakes Council
Rotorua, BOP, NZ Full Time
Reference: 66754be2e48d9eab

Job Description

Posted Monday, 3 August 2026 at 10:00 am | Expires Sunday, 30 August 2026 at 9:59 am Elevate Your Planning Career: Intermediate or Senior Consents Planner Opportunity - Let's Plan for Your Future! Ready to rise to the occasion and take your planning expertise to the next level? We're seeking a dynamic Intermediate or Senior level Consents Planner to join our Consenting Services team. As our Intermediate / Senior Consents Planner, you'll provide leadership and mentoring support to the planning consents team, while delivering high-quality, customer-responsive technical planning and resource management advice. You'll contribute to integrated planning solutions, manage risk exposure, and support RMA-related statutory processes, including monitoring of consent conditions , hearings and Environment Court proceedings. This is your chance to really shape the future! The ideal candidate has a relevant tertiary qualification in Resource Planning or a similar field, with at least 4-6 years’ experience , 1-2 years' of that experience at a senior level (or the capability to transition to a senior role). You should have experience in statutory hearings and NZPI membership (or eligibility). A strong understanding of relevant legislation, excellent communication skills, and commitment to integrated outcomes are essential. Making Good Decisions Certification is desirable. We offer diverse projects, a supportive team environment, and professional development opportunities. You'll have the chance to make significant contributions to continuous improvements within the planning consent and policy teams. What Our Team Members Say: "I love working in this team because we not only support each other professionally but also have fun. And no matter how long I've been here, I learn something new every day."- Senior Consents Planner "Working with a welcoming team, in a supportive organisation, provides opportunities to grow your professional career all while achieving great outcomes for the community." - Senior Consents Planner Are you passionate about resource management and ready to advance your planning career? Join us in shaping the future of our community - this is your blueprint for success! #J-18808-Ljbffr

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