Date: 31 Jan 2025
Location: Auckland Wide, NZ, 1010
Company: Auckland Council
Looking for an opportunity to join an ambitious and impactful Policy Planner team? We’re looking for a Policy Planner to join us for 12 months to assist in planning Auckland’s future!
He angitūtanga: The opportunity
We have an opportunity for an experienced Planner to take their policy and strategic planning expertise to the next level in this engaging and varied role. Joining our team of experts within the Planning & Resource Consents department, in a fixed-term position for one year, as a Policy Planner. Heading towards plan review time, this role will include plan evaluation and solution finding. Partnering with a range of internal and external stakeholders, you will support the development of public plan changes, managing and reporting on private plan change variations, notices of requirement and appeals, section 35 monitoring of the Auckland Unitary Plan, and providing policy advice. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, you’ll be working to ensure development within Tāmaki Makaurau provides the best possible outcomes for our environment and our communities.
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He kōrero mōu: About you
With a passion for planning policy and strategic planning, you’ll bring with you a degree qualification and preferred experience in planning policy, strategic planning, and resource management. A robust understanding of the Resource Management Act is preferable. Prior experience managing and reporting on plan changes (whether urban or rural or in a private or public environment) and notices of requirements will also be highly regarded. You understand the Council’s responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi and have some knowledge of te ao Māori, also a willingness to learn the need for good financial management of planning projects. As this role might require you to travel around the region using Council vehicles, you’ll ideally hold a valid New Zealand driver’s license.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
You’ll be welcomed by a team of passionate planners with a thirst for tackling the complex planning issues our region faces as it grows. There are endless opportunities to develop your career across the Council group; this position will expose you to a range of specializations and potential job trajectories, including technical and people leadership positions.
Auckland Council recognizes and values our diverse communities, and as such, we welcome and encourage applications from our indigenous population, people with disabilities, people from multi-cultural backgrounds, our LGBTQI+ friends, and anyone else who wants to join our family. You’ll be joining a team of dedicated and respected experts working collaboratively across the region to contribute to Auckland’s growth and development
Furthermore, as a Council employee, you’ll gain access to a vast range of benefits and discounts, including discounted financial services and insurance, Auckland Art Gallery membership, entertainment and lifestyle discounts and more. Click link to find out more
Applications close 14th February 2025
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.
