Parks Planner

Auckland Council; Auckland; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland Council in the Parks Planning team is seeking an intermediate Parks Consents Planner for a full-time, permanent role based in Auckland's CBD. You will apply regulatory and resource management knowledge to support open space and park developments, working within the RMA and related legislation.

You will work with a supportive team to deliver high-quality outcomes, develop stakeholder relationships with Local Boards, and gain mentoring from senior staff to build your skills and confidence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in regulatory planning or resource management.
• Tertiary qualification in resource consent, planning policy or parks and open space.
• Ability to manage projects and deliver outcomes in a public environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide input into regulatory and consenting processes for parks and open space.
• Represent Parks and Community Facilities perspective in regulatory matters within Auckland CBD.
• Deliver high-quality open space outcomes within the RMA framework and grow stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Regulatory planning

Resource management

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Education

Tertiary qualification in resource consent / planning policy / parks and open space

Job description

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• Exciting opportunity for an experienced planner in resource management
• To shape the future of Auckland's parks and open spaces from a regulatory perspective
• Full-time, permanent role based in Auckland (CBD)

In the Parks Planning team, we’re proud of our supportive team environment. We have a high-performing workplace culture, enabling an enjoyable atmosphere where we get the job done. This is a great opportunity to join an enthusiastic, professional team of specialists and make a positive difference to Auckland's parks, green spaces and walkability network.

There are over 4,000 local parks across the city. Our parks network is diverse and ranges from coastal and beach reserves to neighbourhood parks where we also look at how accessible and connected, they are from a walkability perspective whilst also providing for important community infrastructure. Responding to growth is a key focus area where Council secure open space for the increased demand whilst also ensuring that it is protected and enhanced in line with policy and strategic direction.

He Angitūtanga: The opportunity

We’re seeking a Parks Consents Planner at an intermediate level for an exciting opportunity within our team. You will use your technical and specialist knowledge and have a keen interested in subdivisions, to provide input into the regulatory and consenting processes. You will be based in Auckland’s CBD where you will represent the Parks and Community Facilities (P & CF) perspective on parks, open space and recreation.

You will work as part of a team to deliver high-quality open space outcomes within the regulatory framework of the RMA processes that relate to growth and development. You will receive mentoring and support from senior members of staff to build your skills and confidence. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about securing open space and parks. There is opportunity to assist with assessments associated with complex resource consent applications and third-party parks development processes, where you can develop your stakeholder relationship skills in a specialist planning input space, as well as provide advice to Local Boards.

As this is not an entry level position, you’ll bring with you a minimum of 2-years working experience in regulatory planning or resource management processing, supported by a tertiary qualification in resource consent, planning policy or parks and open space planning to hit the ground running. You will have proven experience in project management disciplines, delivering results and innovation in a high-profile public environment where you can also demonstrate your experience working with and applying the requirements under the Resource Management Act, Local Government Act and the Reserves Act.

We value our customers, and as a result of your customer focus, you will have an excellent track record of customer delivery where you have a full appreciation of delivering a service in a cost-effective way and within time. It is also essential that you have a positive attitude toward problem solving and motivating others.

Be a part of creating the world's most liveable city and be involved indevelopments that are shaping Auckland's future. Auckland's parks and open spaces are our community's most treasured resources and are fundamental to Auckland becoming the place people want to live.

This is a unique opportunity to take the next major step in your planning career and will give it a boost by working on growth and development projects across Auckland. The role will provide you with the challenge you are after and rewards you with the results of your initiatives to secure and shape the open space of Auckland, enhancing the wellbeing of its people for generations to come.

Note: The official role description is “Parks Planner”

To apply for this position, you will need to be eligible to work in New Zealand.

Applications close 27th August 2026

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