Resource Consents Team Leader - Henderson

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

KiwiSaver contribution

Job summary

Auckland Council invites applications for a Resource Consents Team Leader (Henderson). Lead, manage and coach a team of planners to deliver high-quality environmental and urban development outcomes, while maintaining excellent customer service.

The role involves reviewing and deciding on resource consents under delegation, contributing to operational management, and supporting flexible hybrid working with primary office presence.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in managing planners and teams.
• Strong knowledge of the RMA and AUP.
• At least 8 years' experience in urban planning/resource management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Valid full NZ driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and coach a team of planners to achieve KPIs.
• Review and decide on resource consents under delegation.
• Contribute to the Unit’s operational management and decision making.
• Office-based with flexible working arrangements.

Skills

Leadership experience

RMA/AUP knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Driver's license

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification (NZPI preferred)

Job description

• Resource Consents Team Leader (Henderson)
• Hybrid role in a flexible working environment
• Salary range - $123,000 to $144,000 plus KiwiSaver contribution

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Rare and exciting opportunity to lead, manage and coach a team of planners to develop professionally and achieve their KPIs, whilst delivering good customer service and high-quality environmental and urban development outcomes. Review and make decisions on resource consents under delegation and be involved in the Unit’s operational management and decision making. Working primarily in the office is expected but flexible working arrangements are available.

He kōrero mōu: About you

Ideally, you will have at least two years’ leadership experience but might be a Senior Planner ready to take your next step. You will demonstrate leadership capabilities, have strong technical and working knowledge of the RMA and AUP, awareness of proposed legislative changes, and excellent written/verbal communication and problem-solving skills. You will have at least 8 years’ experience in the urban planning/resource management field and hold a relevant tertiary qualification preferably acknowledged by NZPI. A valid full NZ driver’s license is required to use Council vehicles.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.8 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau an Auckland we can all be proud of.

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

Our employer KiwiSaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

Applications close Friday 30th October @ 11:59pm

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 at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.