Resource Consents Team Lead | Hybrid & Flexible Work

Auckland Council; North Shore; Hybrid; NZD 123,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid role

Flexible working environment

KiwiSaver contribution

Job summary

Auckland Council is seeking a Resource Consents Team Leader in Henderson. The role leads a team of planners, drives decisions on resource consents and contributes to operational management while maintaining flexible working arrangements.

Ideal candidates have leadership experience, strong RMA/AUP knowledge and a track record in urban planning. A full NZ driver’s license is required, with the organization offering KiwiSaver and a flexible environment.

Qualifications

• Two years’ leadership experience or more.
• Strong technical knowledge of the RMA and the AUP.
• Eight years+ experience in urban planning/resource management.
• Valid full NZ driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and coach a team of planners to deliver high-quality environmental outcomes.
• Review and decide on resource consents under delegation.
• Be involved in the Unit’s operational management and decision making.
• Provide excellent customer service and support for planning processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

RMA/AUP knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Urban planning degree

NZPI accreditation preferred

Job description

Auckland Council is seeking a Resource Consents Team Leader in Henderson. The role leads a team of planners, drives decisions on resource consents and contributes to operational management while maintaining flexible working arrangements.

Ideal candidates have leadership experience, strong RMA/AUP knowledge and a track record in urban planning. A full NZ driver’s license is required, with the organization offering KiwiSaver and a flexible environment.