Resource Consent Consultants

📋 Tender Overview Hutt City Council (HCC) is inviting expressions of interest to establish a panel of expert consultants to support its statutory obligations under the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA). This procurement aims to secure external expertise to manage resource consent processing and technical assessments. 🎯 Scope of Work The successful panel members will be expected to provide services in two primary areas: Technical Planning Support: Assisting with the processing of resource consent applications during periods of high internal demand, or where internal conflicts of interest exist (e.g., when HCC is the applicant). This includes commissioner-level work. Expert Assessments & Peer Reviews: Conducting specialized assessments and peer reviews as required under Section 92(2) of the RMA. 🏢 Requirements for Bidders This opportunity is ideal for consultancy firms or independent professionals with extensive experience in New Zealand planning law, resource management, and local government processes. Applicants must demonstrate the capacity to handle complex regulatory tasks and provide high-quality technical advice. 📅 Key Details Tender Type: Registration of Interest (ROI) Location: Wellington, New Zealand Closing Date: June 8, 2026 🔍 Keywords Resource Consent, RMA, Planning Consultant, Peer Review, Hutt City Council, Local Government, Urban Planning, Regulatory Services, Environmental Planning, Technical Assessment.