Senior Land Planning & Approvals Advisor

About the role

ACCIONA is seeking a Senior Land Planning & Approvals Advisor to lead land access, planning and environmental compliance across its infrastructure portfolio in New Zealand. Reporting to the Environmental Manager, you will collaborate with project delivery teams, legal, government agencies and landowners to ensure timely approvals and statutory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Manage land access and tenure requirements across multiple projects.
• Develop and implement project consent and approval strategies.
• Prepare, lodge and process resource consent applications and related statutory approvals.
• Track compliance against approval conditions and relevant legislation.
• Identify compliance risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Liaise with regulators, councils, government agencies and support iwi/​mana whenua engagement.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing environmental management plans and planning reports.
• Provide land and approvals advice to project teams and maintain accurate compliance registers.

Required profile

• Degree in planning, environmental science or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in land access, tenure or resource consents.
• Working knowledge of the Resource Management Act (RMA), RMA reforms, Auckland Unitary Plan and Public Works Act.
• Proven experience engaging with iwi, councils and government agencies.

Required skills

• Knowledge of the Resource Management Act (RMA) and related regulatory frameworks.

What we offer

• Genuine career and development pathways.
• Flexible working hours and generous leave options.
• Collaborative team environment on one of New Zealand’s most significant transport infrastructure projects.