About the role:

The Resource Management Advisor supports the business by providing expert advice on resource management and other land-based matters as well as preparing and reviewing all relevant applications.  You will ensure MainPower’s interests  are maintained through leading submissions and input into local and national planning reviews and building relationships with all stakeholders and external advisors.

Key Responsibilities:

Supporting MainPower to deliver our asset management plan along with other non-network initiatives through:

• Preparation of applications for resource consents, outline plans and notices of requirement
• Guiding MainPower staff and contractors on compliance with resource consents
• Providing sound environmental planning advice to internal customers
• Ensuring all relevant approvals including grants, access rights and archaeological authorities are obtained
• Managing stakeholder relationships

About you:

You’re an experienced environmental planner with a passion for sustainable infrastructure. You thrive in collaborative environments and are confident managing multiple projects and stakeholders. Your communication skills and strategic thinking set you apart.

Additionally, you will bring: (the qualifications or specifics for the role)

• A relevant qualification in environmental planning or equivalent science or legal qualification
• Associate or full membership of New Zealand Planning Institute or membership of Resource Management Law Association
• At least 7 years’ experience in environmental planning
• A strong understanding of environmental legislation
• The ability to champion and embed where required, environmental planning processes

MainPower requires all successful applicants to complete a pre-employment drug test.

To apply for this position, you must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.

What’s in it for you:

We value and support all our employees by offering a ‘family feel’ culture and community focused environment.  We work in a purpose-built modern office and offer our staff free parking on site.  In addition to our wellbeing programmes our teams can access:

• Nine-Day Fortnight Option
• Subsidised Health Insurance
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Professional Development
• Recognition Programmes

Why work for us:

Our people are critical in ensuring that we deliver on our vision. At MainPower, we deliver value by providing a safe, secure, and reliable electricity distribution network for our local community. We are committed to developing a strong workplace culture where people are supported, empowered, and provided the tools required to deliver in their roles.  Our values reflect how we interact with each other, our community, and our customers.

How to apply:

We assess applications as they are received so click” Apply” to submit your application today.

If applying through Seek please visit our careers site to download a full position description, otherwise click here.

Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways—not just candidates who check all the boxes. Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this role and how you believe you can contribute to our team.

MainPower welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing opportunities for all our people.