Planner Lead – Environmental (Permanent, Full Time)
Te Nehenehenui
Te Pūtake | About Us
Te Nehenehenui (TNN) is the Post Settlement Governance Entity for Maniapoto. TNN is responsible for the management of assets to meet the needs and aspirations of our people and to provide for future generations.
Tūranga Mahi | Position Overview
Shape the future of Maniapoto whenua, wai, and taiao. As the Planner Lead – Environmental, you will provide expert planning advice, champion Maniapoto interests across environmental and legislative processes, and help ensure iwi, hapū, marae, whānau, and hapori values are embedded in planning and resource management decisions.
Working closely with our Taiao Manager and wider Maniapoto whānau, you will play a pivotal role in protecting and advancing Maniapoto aspirations through resource management engagement, strategic planning, advocacy and relationship leadership.
This is a permanent, full-time role and is based either in our Te Kūiti or Hamilton Office.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the review and management of resource consent applications and planning processes.
- Provide expert advice on environmental legislation and planning frameworks.
- Develop submissions, planning advice and evidence to protect Maniapoto interests.
- Support strategic relationship agreements and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
- Contribute to district and regional planning policy, plan reviews and environmental strategies.
- Embed tikanga, kaupapa Māori and settlement obligations in planning outcomes
Ngā Pūkenga | Skill/Role Requirements
- A Resource/Environmental Planning qualification or relevant/related qualification and/or equivalent work experience.
- 3+ years’ experience working in similar planning roles or working with the Resource Management Act.
- Good understanding of treaty settlements and iwi planning documents.
- Experience working in/with iwi/Māori organisations.
- Sound understanding of the RMA and environmental legislation relevant to planning.
- Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced organisation is crucial.
This is a permanent, full-time role and is based either in our Te Kūiti or Hamilton Office.
To apply for this role, you must have permanent work rights with no restrictions to work in New Zealand.
If you have proven experience in a similar planner role, we would love to hear from you.
For further information including the job description please email – HR@tnn.co.nz.
APPLICATIONS will be reviewed as they come in. Applications will close once the role is filled or by 5.00pm, 18 September 2026 (whichever comes first).