Senior Advisor Environmental Planning at Wellington Water

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

150906.0

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Environmental Planning, Resource Management, Consenting, Policy Development, Legislative Changes, Relationship Building, Technical Advice, Planning Frameworks, Tangata Whenua Values, RMA, Multi-disciplinary Teams, Forecasting, Consent Strategies, Submissions Preparation, Client Councils, Regulators

Industry

Utilities

Description

Help shape Wellington’s three waters infrastructure by leading consenting programmes Contribute to policy and regulatory changes so they are fit for purpose for our water infrastructure Work alongside multi-disciplinary teams and build relationships This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week or alternatively a part-time role with a minimum of 32 hours per week Monday to Friday if preferred The remuneration range for this role is $106,892 to $150,906 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience The opportunity As the Senior Advisor - Environmental Planning in the Resource Management and Environment Team you will support Wellington Water’s resource management consenting programme, help the organisation understand environmental legislative changes (RMA reform), and be actively involved in policy and plan changes processes. Additionally working across the company you'll also provide trusted technical advice to all teams in the company on consenting issues and environmental policy. Additionally, you will: Forecast and plan for future consenting requirements for Wellington’s water infrastructure network Develop consenting strategies Build and maintain relationships with mana whenua, client councils and regulators Keep up to date with latest developments in planning and legislative changes and contribute to submissions on these changes Assist with the preparation of submissions on district and regional plans Work with experienced multi-disciplinary teams to deliver fit for purpose solutions for the three waters network About you To be successful in this role you will bring: A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (i.e. planning, resource management or environment) 5+ years' experience in the area of consenting and/or plan change processes and application of the RMA and other relevant legislation Understanding and experience of planning frameworks Familiarity with working within legislative and other relevant frameworks appropriate to their context and professional application Understanding of tangata whenua values Membership or eligibility for membership with the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI) is preferred Benefits At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing. Our benefits include: Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually Formal and informal professional development opportunities 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service For a full list of our employee benefits click here. About us Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities. The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana. Applications close: Monday 2nd February 2026 How to apply To view a copy of the position description: click here To apply for the role, click on the ”apply” button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email. For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must have an appropriate work visa and be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

Lead consenting programmes for Wellington's three waters infrastructure and contribute to policy and regulatory changes. Provide technical advice on consenting issues and environmental policy while working with multi-disciplinary teams.