Experienced RMA Planner, Hamilton

Experienced RMA Planner, Hamilton
$100k – $120k Negotiable

EXCELLENT STARTING SALARY + FLEXIBLE WORKING + GREAT LOCATION + VERY WELL ESTABLISHED CONSULTANCY + STRONG FUTURE WORKLOAD
 
The Company
 
Due to ongoing growth within their business my client is seeking an experienced Planner to join their established team in Hamilton.
 
The business is a very well-established consultancy with a very strong future workload. Based in the fastest growing city in NZ, my client is a well-respected, long-established consultancy. My client prides itself on providing its client with a comprehensive list of services for all Land Surveying, Resource Management, Planning and Land Development work.

This is a great opportunity to become a member of a friendly, experienced and professional team involved in several exciting projects in the greater Waikato area.

The Role
 
The position involves providing planning and resource management advice to the team and also:

• Undertake initial feasibility assessment for potential subdivisions.
• Recording client instructions.
• Liaise with all clients as required for the job location and their consultants to prepare subdivision / land use proposals, obtain quotes and supply data and information as required.
• Arrange and attend pre-application meetings with clients and Council officers.
• Prepare resource consent applications (buildings, land, water, subdivision, s348 right of way) – write report, prepare AEE, collate application and supporting documents.
• Landscape and visual assessments.
• Prepare applications for compliance certificates (s223, s224c, s224f, etc)
• Undertake site visits and document searches (District, Regional, Unitary and City Plans, titles, property files) relevant to above applications.
• Stay up to date with plan changes i.e., District, Regional, Unitary and City, to adhere and communicate with internal stakeholders and clients.
• Liaise with Council officers during the preparation of applications to assist smooth processing and flow of information.
• Check resource consent conditions and prepare s357 objections if required.
• Any other work as required to assist in planning, related resource consent and engineering matters and / or administrative tasks and office duties.
• Supervising and training junior staff.
• Demonstrate marketing skills and explore business development opportunities.
• Effectively develop and build strong working relationships with existing clients, suitable prospects, leads, suppliers and stakeholders for the company.

About You

• You will be experienced in the consenting processes and comfortable dealing with councils and clients.
• The role will suit an ambitious planner who thrives on challenges and responsibility with plenty of scope for personal development.
• A tertiary qualification in planning and/or resource management
• Minimum of 3/4 years’ experience
• Membership of NZPI
• Conversant in RMA consent processes
• Communication and inter-personal skills
• Willing to work as part of a positive professional team

The Benefits

• Negotiable salary $100k-$120k depending on experience
• Flexible working
• Top of the line IT
• The opportunity to advance your career 
• Support for attending local seminars/workshops together with ongoing training.

To apply for this position or have a confidential chat about the role please contact Jordan Manfield of Remedy Resourcing on 027 561 3200 or email jordan@remedyresourcing.com

We also have further planning roles across New Zealand available, contact for details.

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