Senior Land Planning & Approvals Advisor

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.
Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure, and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

Job Description

Benefits

• Genuine career and development pathways
• Flexible working hours and generous leave options
• Experience collaborative team

Project Info
Join ACCIONA and be part of a team delivering one of New Zealand's most significant transport infrastructure projects. The Northland Corridor Warkworth to Te Hana - Ara Tūhono project will enhance connectivity, improve safety and support regional growth, leaving a lasting legacy for future generations.

About the Opportunity
This role manages land access, planning and environmental compliance and documentation across ACCIONA's infrastructure projects. You'll report to the Environmental Manager and work closely with project delivery teams, legal, government agencies and landowners. You'll take ownership of approvals tracking, statutory compliance and documentation quality, giving projects the certainty they need to progress on time. This is an opportunity to work across a diverse and complex national portfolio rather than a single project.

Key Accountabilities

• Manage land access and tenure requirements across projects
• Lead the review and implementation of the project consent and approval strategy
• Manage the preparation, lodgement, and processing of resource consent applications and related statutory approvals
• Track compliance against approval conditions and legislation
• Identify compliance risks and recommend mitigation measures
• Liaise with regulators, councils and government agencies
• Support engagement with iwi and mana whenua on land matters
• Assist with preparation and review of environmental management plans and planning reports
• Support project teams with land and approvals advice
• Maintain accurate records and compliance registersa

Required Skills and Competencies

Capability & Experience

• Degree in planning, environmental science or 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
• Experience engaging with iwi, councils and government agencies
• High attention to detail in compliance documentation

At ACCIONA, we offer a dynamic and challenging work environment where our employees can grow and develop their careers. We provide opportunities for professional development, and our team members are encouraged to bring new ideas and approaches to their work. Our company is dedicated to fostering a culture of inclusiveness and respect where every employee feels valued and supported.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.

Applicants must be a New Zealand Resident/Citizen or hold appropriate work rights to work in New Zealand.