Consents Planner| Pukenga Whakawhanake Whenua

About Te Kaunihera o ngā roto o Rotorua | Rotorua Lakes Council

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About this role

To provide an intergrated customer responsive approach to the full range of planning and resource management consenting functions.


Skills and experience


Relevant tertiary qualification (Planning degree)
Experience in the area of resource management in an operational council or private sector environment in the areas of both land use and subdivision consenting.
Experience in the conduct of statutory hearings.
NZPI membership (or eligibility for membership)
Able to demonstrate an understanding and working knowledge of the relevant legislation and the Local Government regulatory framework.(Resource Management Act, Local Government Act)
Understanding of the conduct of statutory processes.
Understanding the need to balance customer satisfaction and sustainable economic development objectives with public expectations, environmental considerations, legislation, and the ability to effectively communicate this to customers.
Highly developed interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively.
Commitment to a culture of a cross organisational collective accountability approach to integrated compliance and monitoring outcomes.
Well-developed knowledge and appreciation of Tikanga Maori.
Proactive engagement and acceptance of accountability and problem solving
Well-developed interpersonal and relationship engagement and management skills
Ability to work independently on own, as well as work collaboratively as part of an inspirational team
The ability to work unsupervised, and to be self-motivated
Ability to develop and sustain effective relationships with core In-House employees and Consultancy Partner/s as appropriate Strong demonstration of a customer, key account and solutions focus
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