Senior Urban Spatial Planning Lead - Flexible

RMLA; Hamilton; Presencial; NZD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Two wellbeing days per year

Fully funded health insurance (Unimed)

Annual health checks & flu vaccines

Option to purchase additional annual,

Eye care support and discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Hamilton City Council seeks a Team Lead for Urban and Spatial Planning to provide leadership and technical direction. You will advance best practice urban planning and promote collaboration across sub-regions, guiding the unit’s core functions.

You will build and sustain relationships with the Unit Director, elected members, Iwi, stakeholders and major developers while leading a diverse team to deliver complex projects and robust public engagement under the Local Government Act 2002.

Formación

• 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 implementation of planning
• Full NZPI membership or ability to become a full member
• Demonstrated people and leadership experience with diverse professional teams
• Strong understanding of strategic planning, plan development, community engagement, policy preparation and public consultation
• Proven track record in building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proven ability to lead and deliver complex projects, including hearings, mediation, and expert evidence
• Knowledge of Local Government Act 2002 and related legislation
• Current full NZ driver’s license
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• NZPI as a professional credential

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership and technical direction for urban and spatial planning
• Lead and grow the Council's approach to best practice urban planning
• Promote and model cross‑sub-regional collaboration
• Develop and maintain strong internal and external relationships to deliver high‑quality outcomes
• Lead your team to deliver exceptional results and align with the Council's long-term vision

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Policy development

People management

Communication

Educación

Tertiary qualification in Planning / Resource Management / Urban Design / Social Science

NZPI membership or eligibility

Full NZ driver’s license

Herramientas

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Descripción del empleo

Hamilton City Council seeks a Team Lead for Urban and Spatial Planning to provide leadership and technical direction. You will advance best practice urban planning and promote collaboration across sub-regions, guiding the unit’s core functions.

You will build and sustain relationships with the Unit Director, elected members, Iwi, stakeholders and major developers while leading a diverse team to deliver complex projects and robust public engagement under the Local Government Act 2002.