Overview

Lead a specialist environmental planning team based in either Wellington or Christchurch. The role requires experience with the Resource Management Act (RMA), consenting, and infrastructure delivery, and focuses on improving team throughput, risk‑based decision‑making, and environmental performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a national environmental advisory team, working closely with field delivery, construction, and project groups to embed strong planning and consenting practice into day‑to‑day delivery.
• Drive environmental planning decisions for maintenance, operational, and base capital works across the National Grid, identifying risks and effects early and translating them into practical delivery solutions.
• Ensure environmental requirements are understood, proportionate, and embedded in operational decisions, balancing outcomes with safety, cost, programme, and stakeholder needs.
• Build a high‑performin...