Kaiwhakamahere Whakaaetanga Rauemi Matua | Senior Resource Consents Planner

Senior Resource Consents Planner

Are you…

-       an experienced planner looking for a new and exciting challenge?

-       looking for a workplace with great staff culture?

-       fun, friendly and enjoy having a laugh?

We’re looking for a self-motivated, team player to join our busy resource consents team based in beautiful Te Aroha.

About the role

In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll work across a diverse range of land use and subdivision consents, as well as provide advice to customers on a wide range of resource management issues. With our district home to many large rural based industries, you’ll enjoy the opportunity to tackle interesting and complex projects that make a real impact in our community.

What you’ll bring to the role

-       A relevant tertiary qualification

-       At least five years’ experience in resource consents planning

-       Strong knowledge of the Resource Management Act and related legislation

-       Excellent written and verbal communication skills

-       A proactive approach and strong customer focus

We’re looking for someone who works collaboratively to enable positive development outcomes for our community while ensuring sound, consistent decision making.

Why choose us?

There are many great things about working at MPDC. But the top ranked reason our staff give time and time again is 'the people'. We have a supportive team environment, a welcoming and positive culture and we offer ongoing learning opportunities to support your growth and development.

We offer a range of staff benefits including:

-       Flexible working arrangements and a family friendly working environment

-       Sick leave on commencement of employment

-       Extra annual leave awarded with years of service

-       Paid partners parental leave

-       Crediting current local government service for the purpose of annual and long service leave entitlements

-       Subsidies at Council pool facilities

If you want to make a difference in a thriving district, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply for this position at www.joinourteam.co.nz and enter the job code 37602SK.

Applications close midday Friday, 28 November 2025.