Senior Development Planner

20 hours ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Senior role with end to end project exposure nationwide
- Influence decisions of future sustainable communities in NZ
- $123,648 plus 5 weeks' annual leave, insurances and flexible working

Mō mātou - Our Organisation

At Kāinga Ora, ours is the important responsibility of transforming New Zealand's housing choices, outcomes and the entire housing sector by creating homes and communities that allow New Zealanders to thrive.

What is exciting about working for Kāinga Ora is getting the chance to make a real and positive impact on New Zealanders' lives. With skills, planning and purposeful action, our people are creating the homes and neighbourhoods that will build the future of Aotearoa.

We are passionate about transforming New Zealand for the better. That includes being a trusted partner for Māori and iwi, protecting and enabling their rights, interests and aspirations under the guidance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Ko tā mātou mahi - Our Role

Our National Planning team is one of the largest planning teams in the country and takes the lead in developing area specific development strategies through strategic, spatial planning and regulatory activities. Through collaboration they assess opportunities and advise how Kāinga Ora can enable sustainable and thriving communities and urban developments. They are also responsible for supporting and guiding the place-based planning teams to ensure consistency in methodology, expert input and cross regional learning.

Our exciting work programme is growing, as such we are looking to welcome a Senior Development Planner to join our Wellington Team. This opportunity will give you exposure across end to end development planning, seeing projects right through across the country This role works closely with planning leadership across the country to lead and influence the assessment of land for urban development outcomes. The role also leads internal research, evaluation and creation of planning frameworks that supports Kāinga Ora urban development objectives and activities.

Ngā pūmanawatanga ōu - What you will bring
- Significant experience of statutory and regulatory planning including notified plan changes and resource consents
- In-depth knowledge of the Resource Management Act, Local Government Act and associated legislation/regulations, including a good understanding of the changing legislative framework
- Effectiveness in the preparation and presentation of planning evidence and assessments
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- A customer centric approach
- Ability to lead teams of professional experts
- Willingness to work in a dynamic, agile environment

Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?

As a Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance. We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.

Ō Tātou Uara - Our Values

Our values were developed by us, for us. They unite us as an organisation and guide how we work every day. Our values are:

- Manaakitanga - People at the Heart
- Mahi Tahi - Better Together
- Whanake - Be Bold

Tūhono mai - Join us

We value diversity and are committed to working with each other and our customers in an inclusive and respectful way. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and appreciate the richness of experience that your point of difference brings to the organisation



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