Team Leader, Consents and Compliance

About the role

Greater Wellington is seeking an experienced resource management leader to head its Consents and Compliance function in Masterton. This is a permanent position in a modern office, overseeing a team of eight and working across the wider resource management space, from strategic regulatory settings through to enforcement.

The role supports the Council in carrying out its duties under the Resource Management Act 1991 and related legislation. You will work in a collaborative leadership environment focused on enabling positive environmental outcomes and supporting people to succeed.

Key focus areas

• Guiding people, teams, and change initiatives
• Planning and prioritising the work programme
• Providing expert advice and specialist services
• Offering strong professional and technical leadership
• Building partnerships with mana whenua and managing stakeholder relationships

About you

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in resource management and planning, along with the confidence to mentor others through complex consenting and compliance matters. You should be comfortable supporting teams through legislative shifts, skilled in relationship management, and known for a practical, solutions-oriented approach.

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements that help you balance work, life, and whānau
• Learning and development opportunities, internal secondments, and career progression pathways
• Medical and trauma insurance, plus support through the employee assistance programme, including access to Rongoā Māori partner providers
• Generous annual leave, sick leave, and Tangihanga leave, with additional support available
• A workplace that values belonging and the ability to bring your cultural and personal identity to work
• Social clubs, staff networks, and an inclusive, friendly culture
• Attractive workplaces across a beautiful region

Additional information

Greater Wellington works alongside mana whenua and community members to strengthen the region by restoring nature, connecting people and places, lowering environmental impacts, and supporting prosperity. Its work spans environmental management, public transport, flood protection, regional parks, and water supply, which are all closely linked in building the future of the rohe.

The organisation is committed to diversity, inclusion, flexibility, and fair recruitment. Candidates can request accessibility adjustments to support a more accessible hiring process.

The role offers remuneration of NZ$112,028 to NZ$168,043 inclusive of benefits, with a midpoint of NZ$140,035. Final pay will depend on the selected candidate’s skills and experience. The organisation is also an accredited Living Wage Employer.

Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand, as sponsorship is not available for this role. Applications close at 5.00pm on Thursday 16 July 2026, and screening may begin before the closing date.