Urban Design Lead

2 weeks ago

Hawke's Bay, New Zealand Napier City Council Full time

Are you driven by a passion for transforming urban spaces into vibrant, liveable environments? We're seeking a dynamic and visionary Urban Design Lead to spearhead our city's urban and spatial planning projects. In this pivotal role, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our city, elevating the quality of public spaces and ensuring excellence in urban design standards.
As Urban Design Lead you will be leading master and spatial planning efforts, advocating for best practice urban design, and providing strategic direction to improve the way Napier's spaces are experienced.
As our Urban Design Lead, some of your key responsibilities will include:

Collaborate with developers, Iwi, and other stakeholders to advocate for high-quality urban design and housing that fosters resilient, inclusive communities.
Lead and manage spatial planning, concept design, and urban design for Council-led projects, ensuring alignment with city growth and revitalisation goals.
Provide urban design expertise across Council Directorates including transportation initiatives, reserves and open spaces, with the focus on sustainability and best practice urban design principles.
Promote high standards in landscape, streetscape, and public space design, enhancing the city's overall amenity and functional quality.
Conduct feasibility studies, strategic planning, and analysis of opportunities and constraints, contributing to master planning and project reporting.
Offer urban design advice and review resource consent applications for large-scale residential and mixed-use developments.
Support other Council teams with urban design and landscape architectural expertise as needed, fostering cross-departmental collaboration.

About You:

Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture or Urban Design (or equivalent qualification)
At least 12 years of professional experience in Landscape Architecture or Urban Design
Experience in management of urban renewal projects
Skilled in urban design, strategic and master planning
Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating effectively with others, and building cross-organisational partnerships
Ability to manage project budgets and financial reporting
Strong knowledge of spatial planning and urban design
Previous experience engaging with Mana Whenua and working with Treaty Partners

Please note this is a fixed term basis (12 months) full time basis (Monday - Friday)
Join us in building a better Napier We will be interviewing applications as we receive them and may close the role when we have found the right person.
About Us:
Join the dynamic team at Napier City Council, where we pride ourselves on excellence, integrity, and sustainability, while delivering exceptional customer and community service. As one of Napier's most sought-after employers, we offer more than just a job. How about exclusive retail discounts, discounted medical insurance, and a generous 5 weeks of annual leave after just 2 years of service?
We're not just any employer – we're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Our commitment to inclusivity extends to our recruitment process, where we strive to break down barriers and create an environment where every employee can flourish and bring their best. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to ensure a smooth application or interview process, please let us know. Our dedicated People & Capabilities department is here to make reasonable adjustments, ensuring a fair and accessible recruitment experience for all.
Before joining our team, our preferred candidates will undergo thorough pre-employment screening. Rest assured, this includes drug testing to ensure a safe and healthy workplace. Some roles may also require health screening.
At Napier City Council, we play a vital role in Civil Defence emergencies, and that means everyone on our team may be called upon to support the response. It's an opportunity to make a real difference in our community.
Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of our exciting team at Napier City Council. Apply today and discover a rewarding career where your skills and contributions are valued.
Please visit Napier City Council Careers website to see full job description.
Job Description - Urban Design Lead

Department:

City Strategy

Locations:

Dunvegan House

Employment Type:

Fixed Term

Hours:

Full Time

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