• Resource consent processing
• Hybrid role with flexible working and option to purchase an extra week of leave
• Salary range - $105,000 to $130,000 per annum; Kiwi Saver contribution additional to base salary offered

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Fulltime Senior Planner roles in our Central Auckland, Albany, and Manukau City Centre hubs.

Work collaboratively and use your local government and/or private sector planning experience to make a difference:

• Apply your planning expertise to assess a variety of resource consent applications and make recommendations that foster high quality outcomes.
• Attend Council hearings as a reporting planner and have opportunities to represent Council as an expert witness.
• Assist your Team Leader with mentoring and developing junior planners and on occasions be a 2IC for your Team Leader, as well as reviewing and making decisions on resource consents under delegation.
• Experience our fantastic training and support system
• For a copy of the position description please click here

He kōrero mōu: About you

You will bring your planning experience and a tertiary qualification in urban planning, resource management or in a similar field preferably acknowledged by NZPI. With a strong working knowledge of the Resource Management Act 1991 and an awareness of the proposed and pending legislative changes, you will have excellent case management skills. Restricted or full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence required.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

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.

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

Tono Mai: Apply Now!

Applications close on Wednesday 27 November 2024 at 11.59pm.


Auckland Council is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and we are committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.