Senior Urban & Spatial Planning Lead

Hamilton City Council; Hamilton; Remote; NZD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Professional development support

Wellbeing days

Public sector pension/health benefits

Competitive leave provisions

Job summary

Hamilton City Council is seeking a Team Leader – Urban and Spatial Planning to provide leadership and technical direction across urban development projects. You will lead the council’s approach to best practice planning and foster sub-regional collaboration, shaping the city’s growth in line with community needs.

You will manage relationships with the Unit Director, business units, elected members, iwi and developers, negotiating solutions to complex problems while guiding your team to deliver

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Planning, Resource Management, Urban Design, Social Science, or a related field.
• At least 10 years’ experience in a senior role with a focus on urban development and practical planning implementation.
• Full NZPI membership or the ability to become a full member.
• Strong leadership experience and ability to manage diverse teams.
• Experience with strategic planning, plan development, community engagement and public consultation.
• Proven track record in building relationships with stakeholders and delivering complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and technical direction for urban and spatial planning.
• Lead and grow the Council's approach to best practice urban planning.
• Promote collaboration sub-regionally and deliver core unit functions.
• Develop internal and external relationships with stakeholders and elected members.
• Navigate complex issues and deliver exceptional results for Hamilton.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Urban planning

Policy development

Public consultation

NZPI member

Microsoft Office

Education

Planning degree

NZPI membership

10+ years senior planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hamilton City Council is seeking a Team Leader – Urban and Spatial Planning to provide leadership and technical direction across urban development projects. You will lead the council’s approach to best practice planning and foster sub-regional collaboration, shaping the city’s growth in line with community needs.

You will manage relationships with the Unit Director, business units, elected members, iwi and developers, negotiating solutions to complex problems while guiding your team to deliver