Orion NZ Ltd Looking for Land and Planning Advisor at Christchurch Central, Canterbury Full Time

About Orion: 

We’re here to power a cleaner and brighter future for our community and New Zealand. Working for Orion means joining a best-in-class electricity network that enables energy choice and supports decarbonising our region. People matter to us, we care deeply about our people, the public and the community we serve striving towards a sustainable future for generations to come. 

The role: 

This role is all about providing expert advice and support across the Orion Group – you’ll engage with the business regarding all aspects of the resource and environmental management system, including consenting, compliance, assisting with on-going projects, resource management and planning processes. You’ll liaise with councils and stakeholders with a customer centric focus and the mindset of making sure we are doing the right thing for the environment.

A little more about the role: 

• Manage, monitor and review district and regional plan change processes and central government reform of the resource and environmental management system and lead the businesses response – including managing any external consultant support
• Lead and manage Orion resource consent applications for new and upgraded critical infrastructure, and respond to third party consent applications which may impact the Orion Network and Property
• Coordinate environmental compliance auditing and reporting
• Work with key environmental stakeholders at district and regional councils, iwi authorities, heritage entities, developers, other infrastructure providers and landowners 
• Continually advise and support the business while achieving construction and maintenance outcomes

A little more about you: 

The environment, a cleaner greener future and sustainability will be important to you. and you will be able to work alongside internal and external stakeholders giving support and guidance in your area of expertise and passion. You will have great relationships with local councils and the desire to build strong on-going engagement with Doc, Iwi and landowners.

Some of the things we’ll be considering: 

• Relevant degree qualified (resource management planning or law land related) or a depth of experience in a previous land and planning role
• Strong working knowledge of environmental legislation, including the Resource Management Act and the District Plan process
• Familiarity with survey practice procedures and legal procedures relating to land and planning consents
• Attention to detail, excellent communication and a desire to make change
• Ability to advise and support, a positive attitude, energy and sense of humour 

This is an amazing opportunity to join a company that values you for who you are and the work that you do. Call Zoe Dalton for a confidential discussion on (021) 1115569, or email [email protected] or APPLY NOW!!! Applications will be assessed daily, don’t miss this one. Applicants must have the current right to legally work in New Zealand.