Parks Planner Team Lead

2 weeks ago


Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Hamilton City Council Full time

Hamilton City Council are here to improve the wellbeing of Hamiltonians, to become the leading community-focused council, so Hamilton's full potential can be unlocked – making it the best place to live.

This position sits within the Customer and Community Group who are responsible for providing facilities and services that help create a safe, vibrant and inclusive city.

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to lead a team that provides high-quality planning advice to protect, enhance, and enable the growth of Hamilton's open space network. The Team Leader, Parks Planning, will play a crucial role in obtaining long-term benefits for the community through the planning and protection of parks and reserves.

Qualifications

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

  • Proven ability to lead a team effectively, fostering positive outcomes for staff and the community.
  • At least 7-10 years of experience in parks and recreation planning, urban planning, or a related field, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Political acumen and ability to negotiate risk and apply mitigation strategies.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
  • A demonstrated commitment to community engagement and public service.
  • Significant working experience with the Resource Management Act, Reserves Act, and Local Government Act.
  • A good knowledge of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and understanding of tangata whenua values and protocols.
  • Up-to-date knowledge of recreation and open space trends.
Additional Information

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What's the salary?

Competitive salary dependent on skills and experience.

  • Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted membership rates for family members.
  • Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
  • Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
  • Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers, and many more.

If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine this in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file. Alternatively, you can use the 'Write a message to the Hiring Team' text box.

Applications close on the: 09/04/2025

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua, and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy Act, and details for international applicants by clicking here.

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees, or other payments related to unsolicited contact.

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