Development Planning Team Lead – Shape Growth & Policy

Taituarā; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Waimakariri District Council seeks an experienced Team Leader Development Planning to guide a broad range of planning activities, including private plan changes, Environment Court appeals, and the residential developer liaison programme.

You will lead, mentor and support planners, build strong relationships with developers, elected members, mana whenua and the wider community, and help shape growth outcomes for the district.

Qualifications

• Relevant planning, resource management or related qualification.
• Significant planning experience, ideally within local government or consulting.
• Experience in development planning, private plan changes, plan implementation or consenting.
• Strong relationship management and communication skills.
• The ability to lead people, influence outcomes and navigate complex planning issues with confidence.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership across development planning activities including private plan changes.
• Manage Environment Court appeals and residential developer liaison programme.
• Lead, mentor and support planners.
• Build relationships with developers, elected members, mana whenua and stakeholders.
• Shape growth outcomes and support long-term planning objectives.

Skills

Planning qualification

Planning experience

Development planning

Relationship management

Leadership

Education

Planning qualification (relevant)

Job description

Waimakariri District Council seeks an experienced Team Leader Development Planning to guide a broad range of planning activities, including private plan changes, Environment Court appeals, and the residential developer liaison programme.

You will lead, mentor and support planners, build strong relationships with developers, elected members, mana whenua and the wider community, and help shape growth outcomes for the district.