Principal Specialist Planning

2 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

Provide solution-focused technical advice
- Opportunity to work on challenging resource consents
- Flexible working options

**He angitūtanga: The opportunity**

This is a rare opportunity to make your mark as a principal within one of the largest planning teams in the Southern Hemisphere. You'll be working closely with the Resource Consents Manager to deliver an efficient, effective, and comprehensive resource consent service by providing specialist planning advice on consenting matters.

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**He kōrero mōu: About you**

This role will see you working collaboratively across Council, as well as with other agencies and communities, so strong relationship and stakeholder management skills are a must. You’ll have proven experience in finding innovative solutions to complex technical issues and maintain a strong customer-focus in your work. As this position will require you to occasionally travel around the region using Auckland Council vehicles, you must hold a valid and clean NZ driver’s license.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer**

We offer flexible working arrangements. You’ll be joining a team of dedicated and respected experts working collaboratively across the region to contribute to Auckland’s growth and development. We are committed to diversity, and have a culture built on trust and valuing individual as well as collective contributions.

Salary will be $107,070 - $149,500 depending on experience.

We also offer:

- Career progression, development opportunities; opportunities to change career directions
- A fantastic learning environment with in-house training and development from one of the best staff training functions in NZ
- Opportunities to work from both home and our Northwest office
- Be involved in a diverse variety of exciting and high-profile projects
- Networking opportunities across Auckland Council, CCO’s and the development sector



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