Team Lead Consent Planning

Come and make a difference with us

At Western Bay of Plenty District Council we believe our future belongs to the changemakers. The chance-takers and wall breakers.

We believe we all have the power to do extraordinary things. To make decisions that matter.

For our people. For our communities. For each other.

We’re on a journey to become a District with strong and sustainable community partnerships, that embraces the diversity of the area and is bold in its vision for change.

At Western Bay we strongly believe in investing in, and empowering our people to achieve their goals and aspirations. If you are interested in joining the Western Bay family, please apply today.

The opportunity

We are looking for an exceptional people leader with local government experience to join our dedicated & collaborative resource consents team.

Reporting to the Environmental Consents Manager you will develop and maintain a healthy & vibrant team culture and play a key role in leading the team through upcoming change with Resource Management Reform. You will support our consent planners with their workloads, growth and development, and will foster strong customer and stakeholder relationships.

To set you up for success, you'll have

• Strong coaching and mentoring skills and experience.
• Strong team building skills and experience.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Exceptional relationship management skills to deliver quality and efficient services for our customers.
• Tertiary qualifications in planning or a similar discipline.
• Demonstrated experience with business improvements and customer service delivery.

What we offer

• Five weeks annual leave.
• A competitive employment package - including subsidised medical insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a pet friendly work environment.
• Sick leave on commencement of employment.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support.
• Assistance to relocate to the area.
• Free onsite parking.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.

This role closes Thursday 08, October 2026.

For questions about the role or a copy of the job description, please email Paula.Golsby@WesternBay.Govt.NZ

Working with us

Want to know who the Western Bay of Plenty District Council is?

It's simple. We’re a Council of real people, just like you – and we’re here to make a real difference.

Whether it’s reuniting dog owners with their lost pups, asking communities what they think of policies, responding to community emergencies, or designing playgrounds – we’re part of everyday life.In fact we provide nearly 40 services!

We work hard every day to make this a great place to live for all. For our whenua. For our communities. For our people.