Parks Consents Planner

8 hours ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland Council Full time

In the Parks Planning team, we’re proud of our supportive team environment. We have a high-performing workplace culture, enabling an enjoyable atmosphere where we get the job done. This is a great opportunity to join an enthusiastic, professional team of specialist and make a positive difference to Auckland's parks and green spaces.

There are over 4,000 local parks across the city. Our parks network is diverse and ranges from coastal and beach reserves to neighbourhood parks and bush reserves. Responding to growth is a key focus area where Council secure open space for the increased demand whilst also ensuring that it is protected and enhanced.

**He Angitūtanga: The opportunity**

We’re seeking a Parks Consents Planner at an intermediate level for an exciting opportunity within our team. You will use your technical and specialist knowledge and a keen interested in subdivisions, to provide input into the regulatory and consenting processes. You will be based in Auckland’s CBD where you will represent the Parks and Community Facilities (P & CF) perspective on parks, open space and recreation.

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**He kōrero mōu: About you**

You’ll bring with you a minimum of 2-years regulatory planning or resource management processing experience, supported by a tertiary qualification in resource consent, planning policy or parks and open space planning to hit the ground running. You will have proven experience in project management disciplines, delivering results and innovation in a high-profile public environment where you can also demonstrate your experience working with the Resource Management Act, Local Government Act and the Reserves Act.

We value our customers, and as a result of your customer focus, you will have an excellent track record of customer delivery. It is also essential that you have a positive attitude toward problem solving and motivating others.

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

Note: The official role description is “Parks Planner”

At Auckland Council, you will join a dynamic, supportive environment where your mahi (work) will directly impact the lives of over 1.7 million Aucklanders. We offer flexible working conditions, a focus on well-being, and a culture of continuous improvement.

We are proud to be recognised for our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are accredited by GenderTick, a signatory of the Pride Pledge. These commitments reflect our ongoing efforts to create a workplace where all staff feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Together, we can create a Tāmaki Makaurau we can all be proud of.

As part of our organisation, please view a range of our: benefits

**Application close date: Sunday 2nd November 2025**

**Salary range: $85-$95k (depending on experience)

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