Job Description
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Contribute to the conservation and sustainable management of New Zealand's environment.
- Permanent, full-time position based in Hamilton.
Our vision: Nature is thriving in Aotearoa | Te Oranga o te Ao Tūroa
The Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai (DOC) serves to protect and restore nature across Aotearoa. When nature thrives, we all thrive.
He angitūtanga | About the role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Resource Management Planner to join the Resource Management Delivery team at DOC to help achieve our vision. We are a national team based across Hamilton, Christchurch, and Dunedin and coordinate our functions across New Zealand.
As a Resource Management Planner, you will be working with internal and external stakeholders and topic experts in resource management processes, including preparing submissions and attending hearings.
This role will be focussed on:
- delivering quality, timely submissions and professionally managed cases relating to resources consent applications and planning documents
- supporting regional operations staff on resource management matters
- building and maintaining collaborative relationships internally and externally.
This is a permanent, full-time position based in our Hamilton office. We are flexible to other locations, where we have DOC offices, for the right candidate.
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
We are looking for a motivated, passionate and qualified person that is either a graduate or with some planning experience in consenting, policy, consultancy or similar – with a genuine interest in working with others to help achieve great outcomes for conservation in the resource management area.
If you have the following, we are keen to hear from you:
- some, or developing, planning experience
- sound understanding of resource management, with a desire to learn and develop your skills
- an appropriate tertiary qualification in resource management, planning or similar
- above all, we are looking for people who feel inspired by and connected to our DOC vision.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What's in it for you?
DOC places importance on developing a culture where everyone can participate, thrive, and grow. We're working towards being an organisation that is diverse, equitable and inclusive by default.
You can learn more about what we offer here.
Tono ināianei | Apply now
Apply online with a CV and cover letter that highlights your relevant skills, experience and motivation for joining Te Papa Atawhai.
The salary range for this position is $79,656 to $100,639 with the starting salary of the successful applicant being based on their relevant skills and experience.
Eligibility to work in New Zealand is mandatory – this includes holding a valid work visa that covers the whole period of employment.
Recruitment agencies: please note, due to high volumes we are not engaging with recruitment agencies for this role.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do let us know.
Rā katinga | Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 2 February 2025.
Me he pātai anō | For further enquiries, contact Anna Basova, Recruitment Advisor, on abasova@doc.govt.nz
Taupānga | Job reference DOC/1830457