Resource Consents Planner, Auckland

Ki te ora te wai, ka ora te whenua, ka ora te tangata When the water is healthy, the land and the people are healthy nourished Watercare is the largest water and wastewater utility in New Zealand supplying more than 400 million litres of water to Auckland every day. Now is an exciting time to join Watercare, we're planning to spend $14 billion over the next 10 years to ensure we can continue to support our growing city in a climate-resilient way. When you average that out, that's an investment of $3.8 million every day!It doesn't just stop there; we ensure that sustainability lies at the heart of everything that we do to help protect our water resources for future generations. This means that we are continuously focused on how we can reduce our whole of life carbon footprint through our construction programme, and across the lifecycle operation of our assets. We really are a company that wants to make a positive difference.Are you an emerging planner who wants to build on their technical and relationship building skills? Here's a role just waiting for you to sink your teeth into! Our consenting team requires an emerging resource consents planner. You will be working to manage and obtain consents for Watercare's assets as well as providing support and advice to other areas of the Watercare business.This is a permanent role based at our modern Newmarket office, close to public transport and a short stroll to local cafés and shops. What you'll get involved in: Project manage and obtain resource consents, across a wide range and scale of water and wastewater projects; Maintaining effective relationships with mana whenua groups in Auckland&Waikato. Building sound relations with key stakeholders, regulators and environmental groups; Liaising with local boards to discuss and present applications; Providing expert advice and facilitating technical and specialist services. What you'll bring to the role: Relevant tertiary qualification is essentialMembership of the NZ Planning Institute is desirable 3 years' plus experience in resource consent planning A track record of sound strategic judgement with respect to preparing or managing resource consent projects and obtaining resource consents Excellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong customer focus, and a concern for excellence and quality Your relationship building skills will be highly regarded. We offer a competitive salary and staff benefits package including: Training and development opportunities Life and income protection insurance plans Generous parental leave policyEmployee discounts at a range of large retailers Modern offices in the heart of Newmarket with easy access to public transport Discounted Wilson parking On-site free gym. Me pēhea te tono mai | How to Apply Come and join our team! If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity with a fantastic team then please apply online today - nce # 39036 Posted on 15 May 2025 Closes on 29 May 2025 09:00 Location(s) Auckland, Central Interceptor - Mt Eden, South/East, Ardmore, Mangere, Papakura, Penrose, Pukekohe/South East/West , North/West, Albany/Rosedale, Waitakere, Huia, Warkworth , Central, Newmarket #J-18808-Ljbffr