Environmental Planner - Consents

Introduction

Tihei mauri ora!

Nau mai, haere mai, tahuti mai ki Heretaunga!

Heretaunga haukunui, Heretaunga ararau, Heretaunga haaro te kaahu, Heretaunga takoto noa!

Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.

Permanent full‑time

If you’re looking for a lifestyle change, a new challenge, or a chance to advance your planning career, then this is the opportunity for you.

The Hastings District is a large and diverse jurisdiction that offers a varied consent workload covering the full spectrum of urban, coastal and rural issues in addition to this you’ll always have something to do and more time to do it! We enjoy a wonderful climate, great beaches, good educational facilities, plenty of opportunity for outdoor activities, and world class food and wine.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Environmental Planner to join our Environmental Consents team. In this position you will assess a range of resource consents of varying complexity.

• A relevant tertiary qualification, in Planning or a similarly relevant discipline.
• Experience in report preparation and presentation before Council.
• Experience in a resource management-related discipline preferred, or substantial experience in Resource Management policy.
• Knowledge of the Resource Management Act and District Plans.

Our work environment is professional, progressive and supports continuous learning and development. Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke’s Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?

Environmental Planner – Consents JD (if you are viewing this via SEEK- please visit the careers page on our website for a copy of the Job Description)

Applications close:
Sunday 1 February 2026

to find out about all the great reasons why you'll want to work for us.

Please Note: Due to the highly competitive employment market, our vacancy close date may be subject to change if a suitable candidate is found, so don't delay in making your application.