Senior Policy Planner

**Tackle complex planning issues across Auckland**:

- **Career defining opportunity to be a part of the review of the Auckland Unitary Plan**:

- **Permanent, flexible working, full-time opportunity in Auckland CBD**

**He angitūtanga: The opportunity**:
The Planning and Resource Consents unit shapes policy and planning outcomes across Auckland’s city centre, isthmus, and beyond. Auckland Council has 4 fantastic Senior Policy Planner positions available.

As a Senior Policy Planner, you will:

- Provide high-quality planning and place-making advice to elected members, communities, and other internal and external stakeholders
- Evaluate and monitor the Auckland Unitary Plan, including participating in the plan review, and implementation of the National Planning Standards, the National Policy Statement on Urban Development and other national planning documents
- Participate and lead in the development of council plan changes and variations
- Manage the assessment, reporting and cost recovery on private plan changes and notices of requirement, including representing council in appeals to the Environment Court
- Lead the development of spatial plans by partnering with a range of internal and external stakeholders

**He kōrero mōu: About you**:
This role will require a strong focus on continuous improvement and the ability to deal with complex planning issues. With a passion for policy, statutory and spatial planning we are looking for a senior planner who has:

- A degree qualification or higher and at least 7 years experience in planning and resource management
- A robust understanding of the Resource Management Act
- Statutory planning background and prior experience either preparing or reporting on plan changes or notices of requirement
- Understanding of procurement, financial and project management at a project level
- An appreciation of te ao Māori and experience with council’s responsibilities under Te Tiriti o Waitangi

While we encourage the use of public transport, you’ll ideally hold a valid New Zealand full driver licence.

**Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer**:
You will have the opportunity to work in New Zealand's largest council, leading on some of the most complex and challenging planning issues confronting Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. In exchange, you'll be immersed in a team of exceptional and talented planners who are dedicated to achieving great planning outcomes.

We have a reputation for looking after our own, so we will provide you with extensive training programmes and ongoing development career opportunities. It is also important to note that our people are at the heart of everything we do. We value work-life balance and provide flexible hybrid remote working options from home or any of our Auckland regional hubs.

Auckland Council is one of the largest local authorities in the South Pacific providing essential services and facilities to more than 1.6 million people. We are progressive socially, culturally and environmentally while we work towards creating change having an impact on our journey to becoming a world-class city for our ratepayers and residents.

In return for your hard work, you can expect a flexible and supportive work environment.

You’ll have access to a range of fantastic Auckland Council benefits, including discounted Leisure Centre membership and a range of other partnership discounts.

Ehara taku toa, he takitahi, he toa takitini My success is not mine alone, but the success of many.

**Applications close: 10th January 2025**

**4 Senior Policy Planner Positions Available.