Land Use Advisor

Auckland Council; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Employee benefits

Discounts

Job summary

Auckland Council's Land Use team is seeking a Land Use Advisor to shape how land and public spaces are used, protected and enhanced. You will apply planning, property or statutory expertise to complex land use matters, advise on legislation including the Resource Management Act, Reserves Act and Local Government Act, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to balance outcomes for communities and assets.

This permanent full-time role requires building trusted relationships across the

Qualifications

• You may come from planning, property, legal or related statutory advisory background with a relevant tertiary qualification.
• You have at least three years' experience applying legislation such as NZ RMA, Reserves Act, Local Government Act or Public Works Act.
• You can provide clear, practical advice and build productive relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assess land use requests, landowner approvals, easements and affected party approvals.
• Provide specialist advice on the Resource Management Act, Reserves Act and Local Government Act.
• Research land history and prepare high-quality technical advice and reports.
• Partner with Council departments and external organisations to achieve practical land use outcomes.
• Build strong relationships while navigating Auckland Council's political environment.
• Act as a trusted advisor by providing practical, risk-based land use guidance.

Skills

Town planning

Property

Legal

Regulatory advisory

Education

Related tertiary qualification

Job description

Land Use Advisor

Company : Auckland Council
Job Type : Full Time New Zealand

Job Description - Land Use Advisor

• Help shape how Auckland Council's land and public spaces are used, protected and enhanced.
• Apply your planning, property or statutory expertise to complex land use matters.
• Partner with stakeholders across Council, communities and agencies to deliver balanced land use outcomes.
• Permanent full-time position

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Auckland Council's Property Department has an opportunity for a Land Use Advisor to join our Land Use team. This is a role where no two days are the same. You'll become a trusted advisor, providing specialist land use advice that helps balance legislative requirements, community outcomes and the long-term stewardship of Auckland's public land.

Working across a wide variety of projects, you'll assess requests for activities on Council-owned land, provide expert advice on statutory processes and collaborate with teams across the organisation to balance community outcomes, legislative requirements and commercial considerations. You'll be joining a collaborative team of specialists who are passionate about protecting Auckland's public spaces while enabling positive outcomes for our communities.

If you enjoy solving complex problems, interpreting legislation and working with a broad range of stakeholders, this is an opportunity to make a genuine difference across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Day-to-day you could expect to work on:

• Assessing land use requests, landowner approvals, easements, encroachments and affected party approvals.
• Providing specialist advice on the Resource Management Act, Reserves Act and Local Government Act.
• Researching land history and preparing high-quality technical advice and reports.
• Partnering with Council departments, external organisations, local boards and customers to achieve practical land use outcomes.
• Building strong relationships while navigating complex issues within Auckland Council's political environment.
• Acting as a trusted advisor to Council teams by providing practical, risk-based land use advice.

He kōrero mōu: About you

You may come from a planning, property, legal or similar statutory advisory background and enjoy applying legislation to real-world situations. You're naturally curious, enjoy researching complex issues and can confidently provide balanced advice that helps others make informed decisions.

You're equally comfortable interpreting legislation, managing competing priorities and providing exceptional customer service, even when conversations are challenging.

We're looking for someone with:

• A background in town planning, property, legal, resource management or another related discipline, supported by a relevant tertiary qualification.
• At least three years' experience applying legislation such as the Resource Management Act, Reserves Act, Local Government Act and/or Public Works Act.
• Experience providing clear, practical advice and building productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, research and written communication skills, with the ability to interpret legislation and navigate complex issues.
• A full New Zealand driver's licence (or another reliable means of travelling across the Auckland region).

It would also be advantageous if you have:

• Experience within local government or another organisation operating in a statutory or regulatory environment.
• Experience in planning, land use, property, parks or public sector asset management.
• Compliance or regulatory experience supported by broader advisory or statutory expertise.
• Experience managing competing priorities while working across multiple projects.
• Conflict resolution or negotiation experience.

Who will thrive in this role?

This role would suit someone who is naturally curious, enjoys researching complex issues and isn't afraid to work through ambiguity to find practical solutions. You'll bring sound judgment, resilience and the confidence to build trusted relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders. You'll be motivated by making well-informed decisions that help protect Auckland's valuable public assets while supporting positive community outcomes.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.

We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.

You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, EAP services, an Oranga Day and discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts! View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits here:

We are a diverse organisation – we value diversity in our thinking, and we can only achieve that with a diverse team!

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini - My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

Please note: Qualification Checks will be conducted along with other relevant pre-employment checks required for employment with Auckland Council.

Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

Applications close: Tuesday 4th August 2026

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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.