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Team Leader Consents Planning

Christchurch, CanterburyFull-time2026-10-02 → 2026-10-04

Core

Lead experienced planners through complex and fast-track resource consent applications to shape sustainable regional growth and environment outcomes.

Role type

Senior IC team leader (resource management/planning)

Builds

Significant and fast-track resource consent applications

Domain

Local government / Resource management / Environmental regulation

Required skills

People leadership, Resource Management Act 1991 knowledge, Stakeholder management, Complex application navigation, Legislative change adaptation, Team coaching

Preferred skills

Local government resource management functions understanding, Te ao Māori understanding

Responsibilities

Lead, coach and support an experienced team of consent planners; Oversee a changing programme of significant and fast-track applications; Help navigate complex issues with applicants, mana whenua, technical specialists, legal advisers and decision makers; Provide leadership on difficult decisions and emerging risks; Improve the systems, guidance and learning that help the team deliver consistent, high-quality work; Support the section to deepen its understanding of te ao Māori