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$106k–$130k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
Flexible working, Option to purchase an extra week of leave, KiwiSaver contribution
Posted 12d ago
Apply by Aug 16
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Senior Policy Planner will provide expert planning advice to stakeholders and support the review of the Auckland Unitary Plan. They will also lead project teams in implementing national direction and managing council-initiated plan changes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree qualification and possess significant experience in planning and resource management. A robust understanding of the Resource Management Act and relevant legislative reforms is essential for this role.
Full job description
Help shape environment policy and planning outcomes across Auckland’s central and southern isthmus
Career defining opportunity to be part of the review of the Auckland Unitary Plan
Hybrid role with flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave
Salary range - $105,579 to $130, 000 per annum plus KiwiSaver contribution
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
The Planning and Resource Consents department shapes policy and planning outcomes across Auckland’s urban, rural, and coastal environments. With the government’s Planning and Natural Environment legislative reforms, and the forthcoming review of the Auckland Unitary Plan, there are both significant challenges and opportunities for these environment shaping responsibilities of policy planning in Auckland. To help meet this Auckland Council hasthree Senior Policy Planner positions available within the Central and South Planning Team.
As a Senior Policy Planner, you will:
Provide high-quality planning advice to elected members, Mana Whenua, communities, and other internal and external stakeholders
Support the forthcoming review of the Auckland Unitary Plan
Work within and lead project teams implementing national direction, submitting on legislation, preparing council-initiated plan changes, processing private plan changes and notices of requirement
Evaluate and monitor the Auckland Unitary Plan as part of full policy cycle planning
Support the development of spatial plans by partnering with a range of internal and external stakeholders
He kōrero mōu: About you
This role will require a strong focus on continuous improvement and the ability to deal with complex planning issues. With a passion for policy, statutory and spatial planning we are looking for a senior planner who has:
A degree qualification or higher and a significant level of experience in planning and resource management
A robust understanding of the Resource Management Act and the Planning and Natural Environment legislative reforms
Statutory planning background and prior experience r preparing and reporting on plan changes, plan reviews, and Notices of Requirement
Strong relationship building skills, mentoring experience, customer service, and political acumen
Understanding of financial and project management at a project level
An appreciation of te ao Māori and experience with Auckland Council’s responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi
For a copy of the position description please click here
Auckland Council provides a flexible working environment together with a competitive remuneration package.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.8 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally, and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents.
Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.
View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE
This role is deemed safety sensitive and in line with Auckland Council policy, you will be required to complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. A full driver's license is a requirement.
Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE), and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.
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