Here at Whangarei District Council we take genuine pride in having one of New Zealand's most welcoming and supportive workplaces, continually striving to provide the best working environment for our people. This is an exciting time for our District, with an expanding population, ongoing development and continued investment. The Council is a key player in ensuring the District continues to prosper and to support us in this mahi we are looking for an experienced Infrastructure Planner with a good understanding of the Water Services Reform Programme to join our Infrastructure Planning Team.

As the successful applicant you will undertake relevant and specific Resource Management planning, policy and organisational advisory duties related to the Water Supply, Wastewater and Stormwater (Waters) services. You will provide specialist advice and prepare recommendation reports for water infrastructure related processes alongside assisting with the development of strategic water services plans, including community consultation and managing submission processes.

The following responsibilities will also form part of your new role:

• Provide planning advice on water infrastructure, asset management and public development projects.

• Preparation and management of resource consent applications for Council water infrastructure projects and activities.

• Assist in the development and implementation of Council's RMA documents, including the District Plan and structure plans, as they relate to Water Infrastructure responsibilities.

• Assist in the preparation of Infrastructure strategies, policies, plans and processes relevant to the Local Government and Water Services legislation including but not exclusive to the Long Term Plan, Infrastructure Strategy, Asset Management Plans and associated processes as required.

If you've got this far and are still keen to be considered for this opportunity, we're eager to hear from candidates who can demonstrate the following:

• A relevant planning focused degree

• Practical working knowledge of, Resource Management Act, Local Government Act and the Water Services Reform Programme.

• Understanding and experience in resource consent planning, planning, or three waters planning.

• Practice experience in project management, policy development collaboration and consenting.

• Good understanding of legal processes and interpretation and application of legislation.

• A strong focus on issue resolution.

• Well developed report writing, communication and consultation skills

In addition, the candidate should have a desire to work in accordance with and embrace Whangarei District Council's organisational tikanga and commit to building effective, sustainable working relationships that benefit our organisation and the community we serve.