Step into a leadership role where your planning and resource management expertise will help shape Napier’s future — all while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of living in Hawke’s Bay. As Team Leader Resource Consents, you’ll lead a high-performing team to deliver customer-focused planning solutions that enable sustainable growth and reflect our city’s long-term vision.

This is a chance to balance strategic oversight with hands-on leadership — ensuring resource consenting decisions are timely, robust, and future-focused, while fostering collaboration across Council, developers, and the wider community. If you’re ready to influence how one of New Zealand’s most vibrant cities grows, we’d love to hear from you.

For those considering a move, we offer relocation support to make the transition seamless. Living in Hawke’s Bay means being part of a region celebrated for its beaches, wineries, and exceptional lifestyle — with the perfect balance of work and play.

Based in Napier’s vibrant CBD, this role sits within the Strategy & Urban Development Directorate, a team committed to shaping Napier’s future through planning, policy, compliance, and regulatory services that promote sustainable growth and community wellbeing.

Te Āheinga - The Opportunity

• Lead and manage Napier City Council’s Resource Consents team, overseeing daily operations.
• Guide Napier’s growth by delivering resource consenting decisions that are efficient, sound, and aligned with Council policies and the District Plan.
• Foster collaboration with developers, consultants, and internal teams to deliver seamless, customer-focused planning services.
• Mentor and develop a skilled team, building a positive culture where people can thrive.
• Represent Council in hearings and judicial processes, ensuring decisions are defensible and of the highest professional standard.

He kōrero mōhou - About You

• A tertiary qualification in Resource/Environmental/Urban Planning (or related field) and extensive experience in planning/resource management.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to coach, develop, and inspire a team.
• Skilled at navigating complex regulatory issues and comfortable engaging in judicial or quasi-judicial processes.
• Strong communicator and relationship builder, able to balance compliance with practical, customer-focused outcomes.
• A collaborative leader who values teamwork, innovation, and delivering results for the community.

Ngā painga mōhou - What we Offer

• 5 weeks annual leave after 2 years service
• Discounted Health Insurance Work Scheme + Eye Test Subsidy
• Retailer Discounts + Study assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (OCP)
• Quarterly values awards + Birthday vouchers + Social club
• Free flu vaccinations (annual)
• Ka Awatea Cultural Wānanga + NCC Kapa Haka
• Te Reo Māori language classes

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. You will be based in Napier CBD.

The annual salary package for this role is between $120,700-$142,000 (including KiwiSaver), with the final offer depending on your skills and experience.

Applications for this role close on 31 October 2025, however due to the highly competitive employment market we will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person. Please do not delay in making your application.

He kōrero mō Te Kaunihera o Ahuriri - About NCC

At Napier City Council, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work to make our hiring process fair and accessible. If you need any support or adjustments during your application or interview, let us know—we’re happy to help!

Our success is grounded in strong partnerships with Mana Whenua and Iwi, supported by our Māori Partnerships team, Te Waka Rangapū, which builds cultural capability through education and training.

Before you join, you’ll need to complete pre-employment checks (including drug testing, with some roles requiring health screening). As an NCC employee, you may also be called on to support Civil Defence emergencies when our community needs us most.

Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description

Job Description – Team Leader Resource Consents