Marlborough District Council Marlborough is hiring Environmental Planner

Marlborough is recognized internationally as the centre of New Zealand’s wine industry and for the natural beauty of the Marlborough Sounds. As a unitary authority we look after Marlborough’s outstanding natural environment, investing in the region’s infrastructure, its people and its quality lifestyle.

Environmental Planner Job Vacancy at Marlborough District Council Marlborough

Post Name: Environmental Planner

As a Unitary Authority, Marlborough District Council (MDC) provides unique opportunities for their people to learn and grow across a wide range of functions. We value respect, professionalism and integrity in our people. Our Council is made up of a diverse workforce who prides themselves on making a difference in the community and working in a safe, healthy and collaborative workplace.
We have two Environmental Planner roles available and are looking for people with experience in this field. Reporting to the Resource Consents Manager, this role will see you primarily responsible for processing a wide range of resource consents across multiple areas, to ensure development and activities within Marlborough are provided for in an environmentally sustainable manner. This includes:

• Writing planning reports, providing evidence, and acting as an expert witness for Resource Consent hearings and the Environment Court;
• Acting on behalf of Council to ensure that development adheres with statutory provisions and avoids remedies or mitigates any adverse impact on the environment;
• Responding to enquiries and correspondence from the public and relevant interest groups, and ensuring that they are provided with relevant information and education;
• Undertaking site visits in determining consent applications; and
• Actively engaging and collaborating with other departments and external stakeholders.

You will need:

• A degree in Resource Management or relevant tertiary qualifications in Environmental Management;
• Experience in processing both regional and district consents under the Resource Management Act 1991, and be able to demonstrate an expert knowledge and full proficiency in the application of local and national planning documents;
• Experience in processing both limited and full notified applications through the submission, hearing, and decision phases, and experience in appearing and presenting at the Environment Court;
• Current valid Driver’s License, preferably with manual driving capability, and will be provided with 4 wheel drive training to facilitate these visits;
• Ideally you will also be an existing member of the New Zealand Planning Institute, or otherwise be eligible and willing to obtain NZPI membership; and
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills will be pivotal to your success. You will be skilled in navigating occasional difficult situations or discussions.

MDC offers competitive remuneration based on skills and experience. We also provide ongoing professional development opportunities.

Applications close at 5.00pm on 29 August 2021

Applications should be made online via the careers page
www.marlborough.govt.nz/your-council/careers/current-vacancies where you will find full information on the vacancy and how to apply.

For further information you are welcome to contact Anna Eatherley (Manager Resource Consents) on anna.eatherley@marlborough.govt.nz.

Website: www.marlborough.govt.nz