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At Far North District Council our employees are critical to our mission, regardless of the role they carry out. Our Values guide how we do our job, and keep us passionate about creating great places and supporting our people
- Te wero - The Challenge
The purpose of this role to provide technical and professional infrastructure planning services within the Far North Waters Alliance, supporting to achieve planning outcomes that enhance social, environmental, economic, and cultural wellbeing.
Key responsibilities for this role include (but not limited to):
- Undertake and lead engagement on infrastructure consenting issues for Council by initiating, developing, and maintaining relationships with Māori, community, and stakeholders.
This position reports to the Infrastructure Consenting Team Leader.
I ā koe - About you
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- A minimum of 7 years’ experience in a planning, civil or environmental engineering role including at least 2 years’ experience in one of the specified infrastructure planning disciplines
- Suitable tertiary level qualification with significant experience in a planning, engineering, or environmental science related field
- Preferably a member, or eligibility for membership of an appropriate and relevant institution or organisation
- You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations
- Highly developed documentation, reporting and writing skills, and business case processes
- An advanced level of experience working with the Resource Management Act and/or the Local Government Act along with an understanding of the upcoming legislative changes under the local government, three waters and resource management reforms
- Practical understanding of project management, policy development processes, collaboration, and consenting
- The ability to confidently deal with sensitive and confidential issues
- A desire to get the best outcomes for our community
- A progressive mindset focused on continual improvement
- The ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
Tā mātou āroha - What we Offer
- Far North District Council_ is a progressive and growing Council filled with like-minded people who love what they do and are committed to providing superior services to residents in their community.
You will also be given all the tools of the trade to hit the ground running:
- Learning & Development plan to ensure your ongoing growth and success within the organisation
The salary for this position is Grade 19 within Council's salary structure (Band: $104,535 - $122,982 per annum):
dependent on qualifications and experience, plus Kiwi Saver
- We offer hybrid working, flexible work arrangements
- Free $100,000 life insurance scheme (conditions apply)
- Free Will package, so that if the unexpected happens your family is supported.
Creating Great Places, Supporting our People_