Tiakina te anamata, mā te tūhono i ngā tāngata me ngā wāhi o te inamata. Taking care of tomorrow: connecting people and place today.
Mercury is a bold future-focused organisation, providing energy and telecommunications to more Kiwi than anyone else, leading the way with renewable energy and working toward a sustainable future. At the heart is our purpose which pushes us to do all we can to create a better future for our people, our communities, and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Our Opportunity:
We are seeking a Senior Consents Advisor to support our Strategic Consents Manager in acquiring complex, large-scale resource consents for both new and existing power stations and associated infrastructure. This role is critical to achieving Mercury's growth aspirations and ensuring the successful management of significant regulatory risks.

• Contribute to the strategic leadership of Mercury's consenting pipeline to maximise the value of Mercury's generation development pipeline.
• Direct the suite of processes associated with resource consent applications, including those associated with AEE preparation, evidence preparation and stakeholder consultation.
• Work with the Strategic Consent Manager to manage environmental risks by providing advice throughout Mercury operations.
• Support the formulation, implementation and delivery of strategies to ensure the effective management of key relationships required to support operation and project outcomes.
• Work collaboratively and provide advice on consenting risks and opportunities relating to legislation changes, policy and planning processes.

We are looking for:

• A tertiary qualification in Resource Management Planning, or other relevant field such as law or natural sciences. (Postgrad desirable).
• 5-10 years'+ experience in RMA processes and a track record of successful delivery of resource consent projects and resource consent compliance activity.
• Broad technical knowledge of the suite of potential effects to be considered in resource consent processes
• Experience working with complex project interactions in a cross-functional environment
• Ability to see ahead and sound decision-making capabilities

Mercury offers (full benefits are listed on our Career Page):

• Additional 5 days leave per annum (My Days)
• $400 one off tax-free payment towards setting up your home office
• A diverse workplace where your unique abilities and talents will be recognised and encouraged
• Annual salary reviews with excellent parental leave policy, with the option to purchase additional leave
• The opportunities, career paths and facilities associated with working for one of New Zealand's largest multi-utility providers
• Flexible working policy - The autonomy and trust to work flexibly from our purpose-built premises and from home, recognising the value of this flexibility in the modern world
• Discounted health insurance and free life and income insurance
• Excellent well-being programme including up to $100 annual check ups and confidential assistance programme
• Gender affirmation leave and supportive bereavement leave to be taken when you lose anyone close to you, including your pet

Mercury is a learning organisation that is committed to providing you with opportunities to grow and develop that will benefit you now and in the future. Part of your role includes building your skillset and mindset through a variety of ways. We believe this creates an energised, innovative and agile work environment where you will feel valued.
At Mercury, we believe that having a team of individuals with different backgrounds, experience and capability working together makes us stronger and better as an organisation. We know that some candidates may only apply for a role if they meet all of the criteria. If you want to join our team, we encourage you to apply for any role that matches your skills, capabilities and interests, even if you aren't sure if you meet all of the criteria. If you require assistance or accessibility support from us during the application and selection process, please reach out to recruitment@mercury.co.nz.
A full position description is available below. Applications close Friday 8th November at 5:00pm. Please note that Mercury retains the right to bring a particularly strong candidate through to interview more quickly