Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
The Poutiaki Taiao team is the primary home of resource management planning expertise for Waka Kotahi. We currently have a number of Principal Planner Environmental Planning opportunities within our high performing and collaborative national planning team.
You could be a consenting lead on one of our projects in the morning and jumping into influencing our policy direction and strategic focus in plan making, RM reforms or climate change in the afternoon or looking at third party land use approvals. No two days are the same.
Our roles have great scope for building and working with a variety of stakeholders and partners. You'll be representing Waka Kotahi in a variety of forums and provide advice and oversight to enable decision makers to make transparent and informed decisions.
To view the position description: Principal Planner, Environmental Planning
Ko koe tēnei | About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring an understanding/experience in the following areas:
- Resource Management Act (RMA) regulatory process and an ability to communicate that process to non-RMA experienced people.
- Other relevant statutes including Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga (HNZPT) Act, Wildlife Act and Conservation Act.
- Drafting submissions and evidence and presenting evidence at hearings, including environment court hearings.
- Experienced in mentoring team members as needed
- Working with internal and external stakeholders and managing relationships, including undertaking community consultation and engagement.
- Understanding of the transport sector and the role of the transport network is desirable
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to tailor communication styles appropriately to different audiences and situations.
- Tertiary qualification in planning or a related discipline (postgraduate is desirable).
- Full Membership of the NZPI, RMLA (or equivalent is desirable).
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 (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.
Ko wai mātou | About us
Along with our other benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.
At the NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depend on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for New Zealand. The Transport Agency has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years' time.
The Poutiaki Taiao/Environmental Planning team work with and for Aotearoa to influence quality development, safe outcomes and protect public investment in the transport system. We are a national team and work in a collaborative and transparent way to achieve national consistency and regional impact in the resource management space.
The Roads of National Significance (RoNS) are vital state highway projects that will drive economic growth and productivity through faster, more efficient transport connections that reduce travel times and create a safer, more resilient roading network.
These projects, once complete, will stimulate economic growth by supporting new housing developments and enhancing export market links, ensuring people and freight can reach their destinations quickly and safely.
With a focus on innovative funding and delivery models, we're aiming to break ground within the next three years as part of a 10-year construction pipeline, transforming New Zealand's transport network and keeping the country moving.
You can find out more about these exciting programmes of work here
Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply:
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience via the 'Apply for this Job' link.
Please note: We will be reviewing and progressing applications as they come in.
Applications close | Rā Katinga: 11.59pm, Sunday 03 November 2024
For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz
To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
NZTA| Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.
Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.