The Company Is a NZ owned, medium sized, long standing reputable business located in East Auckland. Recently under new ownership and with significant growth opportunities in the future, they are now looking for an experienced Planning Manager with strong leadership capability to lead their highly successful team of planners and surveyors.
The Role Taking accountability for the overall running of the planning and surveying business and drive performance measures to achieve growth
Leading, developing and growing individuals in the team to reach their full potential
Undertaking various types of planning
Managing key projects in the greater Auckland region
Liaising and building strong relationships with clients, councils, LINZ and consultants and engage with the
community as required
Financial and operational management of the office with support from Directors
Providing technical leadership whilst also guiding and supporting the planning and surveying team
Drive a business development strategy for the team with support from Directors
Proposal preparation, job delivery, work planning and financial management tasks
Show initiative and provide practical advice to identify solutions to job-specific challenges.
About You
Experience as a Senior Planner/Planning Manager
Leadership/prior management experience preferable
Minimum 10 years’ New Zealand experience in the planning field
A thorough understanding of the New Zealand Resource Management Act (RMA) and be able to provide our clients
with advice on resource management plans and policies
A relevant tertiary qualification in resource planning and/or resource management
Have or eligible for membership to the New Zealand Planning Institute (NZPI)
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
Excellent people leadership capability, comfortable managing a team of diverse experience and backgrounds
Sound technical expertise in the planning field
Passion for business development and the ongoing management of client relationships
Ability to quickly and effectively establish working relationships within the organisation and with external
stakeholders
Financial acumen relating to workload forecasting, invoicing and profit/loss analysis
The Benefits
A positive and energetic team environment
An opportunity to make a real difference by growing people, while growing a business.