Position Profile RESOURCE CONSENTS PLANNER / SENIOR PLANNER. GDC s Mission. Organisation Chart

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1 Post No. EP Post Holder:... Position Profile Position Title: Reports to: Department: Section: Location: Grade: RESOURCE CONSENTS PLANNER / SENIOR PLANNER Resource Consents Environment & Policy Resource Consents Fitzherbert Street Graduate or Planner (this is a career path position) level = SP14 Senior Planner level = SP16 GDC s Mission Our mission is To lead and support the social, cultural, economic and environmental development of our communities Mo te Tairāwhiti Our Vision is First to see the light, first choice for lifestyle and people, enterprise and the environment Ka mau te wehi The role of a local authority is defined in the Local Government Act It is to promote well-being in our communities now and into the future and to follow the principles set out in that Act in doing so. The Gisborne District Council (GDC) is a Unitary Authority required to carry out the functions of both a territorial authority and a regional council. Organisation Chart GROUP MANAGER: Environment & Policy PA/ Dept Administrator Building Services Civil Defence & Emergency Resource Consents Environmental Services Policy Regulatory Services Resource Consents Administrative Officers Principal Resource Consents Planner (vacant) Monitoring & Enforcement Team Leader Resource Consents Planners Compliance Officer

2 Community Outcomes The Council is committed to achieving the eight key outcomes identified by our local community: Vibrant Tairāwhiti. Connected Tairāwhiti. Prosperous Tairāwhiti. Skilled and Educated Tairāwhiti. Safe Tairāwhiti. Healthy Tairāwhiti. Environmentally sustainable Tairāwhiti. Empowered Tairāwhiti. GDC s Values: People Performance - Process! Giving service. Solution focus. Innovation. Working together. Learning and improving. Can-do attitude. GDC is committed to providing its staff with an environment that supports professional development and treats staff as people, not resources. Staff at GDC benefit from career development advice, an active social club and a number of corporate benefits. Purpose of the Position Role of Department The Environment & Policy Department is one of four departments within the organisation. Its purpose is to provide planning and regulatory services and the promotion of environmental stewardship. It is also responsible for emergency management. Role of the Resource Consents Section The role of the Resource Consents section is to administer Council s Plans prepared under the Resource Management Act 1991 providing for the sustainable management of natural and physical resources within the Gisborne district. The Resource Consents section process resource consent applications, provide planning information to customers and implement the rules of the relevant Plans. Role of RESOURCE CONSENTS PLANNER/SENIOR PLANNER To assist the Resource Consents in the provision of a responsive and efficient service processing resource consents, providing planning advice to customers both internal and external, ensuring compliance with plan rules and relevant legislation, providing information to customers on planning matters, providing planning input into Land Information Memoranda and Building Consent applications. Assist with developing and reviewing Council s District Plans and other environmental strategies as well as monitoring and compliance where necessary.

3 Primary Functions 1. District Plan Implementation Assist with applications, provision of information and representation of Council with regard to consents made under the District Plan, in a timely manner. Assist with the development of Council planning policies and strategies, and monitoring and compliance where necessary. 2. Professional Advice Assist in the provision of proper and professional advice on resource management matters, development of land and management of the region s resources to staff and the public. 3. Support/Administration Provide advice and support to the with respect to consent administration and compliance. Assist in development and implementation of the Resource Consent section s work programmes. Ensure work is within budget constraints and, where appropriate, prepare and present reports to Council, Council Committees or Environment Court. 4. Development of Staff Assist in the development of knowledge and planning skills of junior staff. 5. Teamwork Active participation and support of Resource Consent colleagues. Academic / Professional Competencies Tertiary qualification in planning, resource management, or equivalent. Skills / Knowledge Excellent written and oral communication skills, particularly report writing. Time and project management skills. Sound knowledge of resource management legislation. Sound knowledge of resource management theory and best practice principles. Microsoft Windows: Word, Excel, . Team work. Work Experience At least five years relevant post-graduate work experience in resource management planning or related activities is essential for entry at Senior Planner level. Two years relevant post-graduate work experience in resource management planning or related activities is essential for entry at Planner level. A career path operates for suitable graduates with relevant tertiary qualifications to enable progression to achieve competence at Planner level. Personal Attributes Communication skills. Innovative and focussed on problem solving. Ability to implement change. Focussed on building positive relationships with internal and external customers. Comfortable relating to people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. Supporting Organisational Values All GDC staff are expected to endorse and support the Council s Mission, Vision and Values and actively work to achieve them, behaving with the highest level of professionalism and integrity and exhibiting courtesy and impartiality towards colleagues and the community.

4 Additional Responsibilities The job holder is expected to contribute to maintaining a safe working environment, reporting incidents and accidents as they occur and assisting with hazard identification. Furthermore, the job holder must participate in civil defence emergency management training initiatives upon request and assist with any civil defence emergencies as required. Hours of Work Normal office hours, plus attendance at training opportunities as arranged with the together with such other times as may be reasonably necessary to fulfil the responsibilities of the position. Part time hours will be considered in negotiation with appointee. Relationships Through the Resource Consents and Team colleagues: External: Internal: General public enquiries. Landowners Developers Community groups Interested/affected individuals or parties Non-government organisations Resource Consents Resource Consents Team Other officers of the Environment & Policy Department and other departments of Council. Corporate Project Teams. Council and its associated Committees. Approval / Sign-off Position Holder: (name) (signed). (date) Controlling Officer: (name) (signed). (date) November 2012 (10-Oct-13)

5 Job Expectation RESOURCE CONSENTS PLANNER / SENIOR PLANNER Primary Functions and Related Deliverables District Plan Implementation Receive, administer, investigate and report on all resources consent applications in accordance with the RMA Prepare and present reports for consideration of the appropriate Committee of Council following review by the Environment & Planning. Provide an information service to individual enquirers on planning matters. Monitor the performance of holders of consents in implementing the terms of those consents. Follow up any observed breaches of the district plans or of any consents and initiate any required remedial action. Assist in monitoring the effectiveness of the district plans in achieving the Council s development control objectives. Represent Council s land use and subdivision planning interests before Government departments, other local bodies, the Environment Court, iwi authorities, other community or business organisations. Provide planning information for the preparation of Land Information Memoranda. Check Building Consent applications for compliance with the District Plan rules. Assist with the development of Council planning policies and strategies. Professional Advice Provide proper and professional advice on Resource Management matters, development of land and management of the region s resources to other officers of Council and members of the public. Support / Administration Provide advice and support to the with respect to consent administration and compliance. Assist in the development and implementation of divisional work programmes. Work within the financial control on all activities carried out by the Planning team. Development / Monitoring of Staff Assistance in development of knowledge and planning skills of junior staff in the team. Teamwork Provide assistance to colleagues, particularly relating to large scale events and initiatives. Actively participate in team planning and organising. Assist in generic planning initiatives and programmes as directed. Corporate Requirements Show support for organisation development initiatives. Participate in and contribute to corporate projects and inter-departmental initiatives, as agreed. Ensure proper care of plant and equipment. Fulfil administration and reporting requirements.

6 Council s Expected Behaviours 1. I consider the customer in everything I do I am fully effective when I : Listen to, seek to understand and take ownership of customer issues Offer prompt, courteous and informative responses to the customer. 2. I always look for how I can make things happen I am fully effective when I : Am open minded Consider whether there are potential solutions Pursue alternate courses of action Facilitate the involvement of another part of Council when it is best placed to provide a whole of Council response. Offer solutions that bring multiple benefits. 3. I look for better ways of doing things I am fully effective when I : Consider whether existing practices provide the best outcome Develop and implement ideas that provide improvements 4. I set goals and achieve them Set goals that are relevant to the team and the organisation Seek assistance / guidance Achieve these goals 5. I will earn trust by doing what I say I will do Meet agreed deliverables. Involve others when necessary and trust them to get the job done Provide direction and support as appropriate to the role Manage conflicting priorities and keep everyone informed. 6. I show integrity and speak the truth with compassion and respect for others Do what is right rather than what is convenient Raise issues in an appropriate context, in an appropriate manner, time and place Provide and receive feedback in an open, honest and respectful manner Behaviour is consistent with the practices, policies and values of the organisation. 7. I involve others in decisions affecting them Ensure decisions are made at the right level Identify key stakeholders and involve them in decisions that may affect them Consider other views and communicate reasons for final decisions Involve others in a timely manner appropriate to the task. 8. I represent GDC positively Represent Council s politicians and management in a positive and constructive manner when in public or with colleagues through what I do and say Support consensus decisions at a political and corporate level Contribute to the corporate life of the organisation. 9. I am active in making work enjoyable and celebrate success Participate in workplace celebrations Notice when something should be celebrated Come up with ways of making work more enjoyable.