Project Manager (Resource Consents)

Lead major infrastructure and environmental resource consent related projects for one of New Zealand's largest industrial operations.

Projects IQ is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex resource consent initiatives in a contract role. This position requires a capable project professional who can navigate regulatory processes, engage effectively with key stakeholders, and drive successful consenting outcomes in a high-profile industrial environment.

About the Role

You will lead end-to-end resource consent projects, from early strategy and council engagement through to approval and implementation. Working across environmental, infrastructure, and iwi partnership initiatives, you'll coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities in a complex, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead resource consent projects from planning through to approval and delivery.
• Manage engagement with councils, regulators, iwi, consultants, and community stakeholders.
• Coordinate technical studies, consent documentation, and project reporting.
• Monitor project risks, budgets, schedules, and compliance requirements.
• Support implementation of consent conditions and ongoing environmental obligations.

About You

• Proven experience managing resource consent applications and council approval processes in New Zealand.
• Strong understanding of environmental compliance and infrastructure project requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with local authorities, iwi, and community stakeholders.
• Experience delivering complex, multi-stakeholder projects with competing priorities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Project Management, Planning, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.