Team Leader District Consents

Permanent
Gisborne District Council is working together with our communities to make our aspirations happen. Tairawhiti is the first place to see the light and we’re working to transform our region to be the first choice for people and lifestyle, the first place for environment, economy and culture.
Gisborne District Council are the proud winners of the 2019 LGNZ Excellence Awards, for our work to grow and promote the well-being of our community and people. With more and more people choosing Tairawhiti for its lifestyle, environment and culture, it’s an exciting time to be joining our thriving and diverse region.
We have an exciting opportunity to lead the District Consents team to contribute to the sustainable management of natural and physical resources. The Team Leader District Consents will have a primary responsibility for all matters in relation to District Consent functions across the spectrum of landuse and subdivision consents.
As we are a multidisciplinary team within a Unitary Authority there will also be opportunities to work across some of our regional consenting functions.
To be successful in this role you will need:
a degree level qualification in planning, resource management, science or equivalent
a minimum of five years working within the RMA, and within Consents
regional and/or territorial consent processing experience
experience in Planning Officer role at notified hearings and Environmental Court
You must have a basic knowledge of working with tangata whenua as a prerequisite for this role or at least a willingness to learn.
We have a stunning new office environment and a dedicated and respected team to work with. Relocation support may be offered to the successful candidate.
Please contact Sarah Hunter for further information.
Applications close 10am Tuesday 13 October 2020.