Manager - Spatial Planning

Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport; Wellington; On-site; NZD 169,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport is seeking a Manager, Spatial Planning to lead a cross-government team in developing and implementing spatial planning policy for the new planning system. You will shape national instruments, regulations, and practical policy settings to deliver value and better infrastructure outcomes.

You will collaborate across MCERT and with partner agencies, support legislative design, and steer complex work programs while briefing Ministers and senior

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead people and manage relationships.
• Experience shaping policy through government processes.
• Strong interpersonal skills for cross-agency collaboration.
• Understanding of planning policy and spatial planning practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team across government to develop spatial planning policy.
• Shape policy settings to support the new planning system.
• Brief Ministers and senior leaders on progress and issues.
• Coordinate with MCERT and partner agencies for program delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Policy development

Interpersonal skills

Cross-government collaboration

Job description

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Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport – Wellington Central, North Island

• Based in Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington

About us

The Ministry for Cities, Environment,Regionsand Transport (MCERT) takes a long-term view of how New Zealand’s towns, cities and regions grow and change. We work across housing, transport, the environment, urban development, infrastructure and investment, and partner closely with local government.

We provide joined-up policy and investment advice to government, support effective regulation and market settings, and work with others to help deliver affordable housing, connected communities, well-planned infrastructure, and a healthy, sustainable environment.

About the role

Spatial planning is a critical first step in implementing the new planning system. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape how that approach is designed and applied, ensuring it delivers practical, long-term value for New Zealand.

As Manager,Spatial Planning, you will lead a team working across government to developpolicy andestablishspatial planning as an influential tool for guiding growth, infrastructure investment, andenvironmentaloutcomes.

This includes:

Leading the development of spatial planning policy, including national instruments, regulations, and other tools that support the roll-out of the new planning system.

Supporting the ongoing development and implementation of planning system legislation, including contributing to legislative design and ensuring policy settings are practical and effective.

Workingcollaborativelyacross MCERT and withpartneragenciestoshape the role ofcentral government in spatial planning.

Providingsupport to other teams as part of a flexible approach to managing theplanning system transformationprogramme.

Skills and experience

Proficient in leading people and managing relationships.

Skilled in collaborating with peers and cross partner agencies, effectively influencing to achieve desired outcomes.

Strong understanding of the machinery of government and policy development processes, including legislative and/or regulatory processes.

Understandingofplanning systempolicy and/or practice, and specifically spatial planning practice.

Possess strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and build relationships across the Ministry and with government agencies.

Capable of driving work programs,identifyingcritical issues, andmaintaininga solution-focused approach.

Ability to consider and deliver to Ministry and Business Group wide priorities as well as team priorities.

Work collaboratively with other managers to flexibly resource priority work.

Support the GM to deliver complex work programmes.

Ability to effectively brief Ministers, SelectCommitteesand senior leaders.

Salary range

Salary range for this role is $168,574 to $204,663pa.Appointment within this range will be based on skills and experience.

If you require further information about thispositionplease contact**************@mcert.govt.nz.

This role can be based in Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington

We are committed to equal opportunities and building a diverse, inclusive workplace. We support our people to work in ways that help them do their best. We welcome applications from all backgrounds are dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.

We want our recruitment process to be fair and accessible for everyone. If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know or get in touch at***********@mcert.govt.nz

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.

Note:forourinternal permanentpeoplewho are applying for a secondment, you must speak with yourManagerbeforesubmittingyour application.

Please note, we are managing this recruitment directly. We are not accepting unsolicited profiles from recruitment agencies for this vacancy.