Manager, Spatial Planning — Policy & Growth Lead

Te Tūāpapa Kura Kāinga – Ministry of Housing and Urban Development NZ; Wellington; On-site; NZD 169,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse workplace

Inclusive environment

Job summary

MCERT invites applications for the role of Manager, Spatial Planning, to lead a cross-government team shaping spatial planning policy and its rollout under the new planning system. Based in Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington, you will guide policy development, collaborate with partner agencies and senior leaders to deliver practical, long-term outcomes for housing, infrastructure and environments.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic oversight and the ability to brief Ministers and

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and relationship management.
• Strong understanding of policy development processes (legislation/regulation).
• Experience with spatial planning policy and practice is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of spatial planning policy and national instruments.
• Collaborate across MCERT and partner agencies to shape central government roles.
• Contribute to legislative design and ensure policy settings are practical and effective.
• Support the planning system transformation programme with other teams.

Skills

Leading people

Cross-agency collaboration

Policy development

Spatial planning

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Brief Ministers

Job description

MCERT invites applications for the role of Manager, Spatial Planning, to lead a cross-government team shaping spatial planning policy and its rollout under the new planning system. Based in Auckland, Christchurch or Wellington, you will guide policy development, collaborate with partner agencies and senior leaders to deliver practical, long-term outcomes for housing, infrastructure and environments.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic oversight and the ability to brief Ministers and