Team Leader Regulatory Engineering

Auckland Council; New Zealand; Hybrid; NZD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KiwiSaver contribution

Job summary

Auckland Council in Manukau seeks a Team Leader Regulatory Engineering to guide a development engineering team delivering technical advice on asset approvals, building and resource consents while aligning with New Zealand Building legislation and standards.

You will manage budgets, drive strategic direction and foster customer‑centred service across a collaborative team, contributing to Auckland’s growth and development.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in civil or environmental engineering.
• Strong knowledge of NZ Building legislation and standards.
• Experience with land development regulation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of development engineers providing technical advice on asset approvals, building consents and resource consents.
• Manage and monitor team performance and workloads.
• Drive strategic direction for regulatory engineering within the unit.
• Deliver customer-centric service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Budget management

Process and systems

Customer service focus

Education

Tertiary qualification in civil or environmental engineering

Job description

Job Description - Team Leader Regulatory Engineering

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• Team Leader Regulatory Engineering based in Manukau
• Hybrid working model with flexible working options
• Salary will be $130,000 to $155,000 + KiwiSaver contribution

Regulatory Engineering supports the development and traffic engineering needs of Auckland Council's Building and Resource Consents teams and our asset owners to ensure efficient land development, intensification and housing production is in line with the Resource Management Act, Building Act, Local Government Act, and council's infrastructure standards.

As a Team Leader within Regulatory Engineering, you will manage a team of development engineers who are responsible for the accurate provision of technical advice on asset approval, building consents and resource consents and compliance activities.

Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Team Leader will provide leadership, training, and direction to the team, ensure that process and performance is maintained within the team through the management, control and monitoring of work volumes and drive the overall strategic direction for regulatory engineering within the unit to ensure they achieve statutory and customer targets.

As an experienced regulatory engineer, you will have a strong focus on customer-centric delivery and providing first-rate customer service. As a leader, you can set clear expectations to empower staff to consistently provide customer friendly service.

You are someone who enjoys working in a collaborative team environment and you are passionate about building a future for Auckland.

To be successful in this role, you will have the following attributes:

• Tertiary qualification in civil or environmental engineering
• Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of New Zealand Building legislation and standards
• Broad knowledge of land development and associated regulation (such as the Resource Management Act) is preferred
• Ability to manage a significant budget and establish and utilise effective systems and processes to monitor financial performance
• Highly developed interpersonal and relationship skills will be the key to this role.

A current Full NZ driver’s license is also required.

So, what is in it for you? Well, we offer a competitive salary; flexible working and you get to work with a team of dedicated and respected experts who share a passion for making a difference. You also get to contribute to Auckland’s growth and development through ensuring the right outcomes are achieved for our customers and our environment. Also available are a suite of employee benefits.

This role is deemed safety sensitive and will require a pre-employment drug & alcohol test prior to offer.

Applications close: Sunday 1 November @ 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 to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.