Planning Team Lead - Hamilton City Council
Planning Team Lead
Full-time
Group: Strategy, Growth & Planning
Company Description
This role sits within the Strategy, Growth and Planning Group who ensure we have long-term guardianship of strategic planning and development. They make decisions in the best interests of our city.
Job Description
He angituutanga: The opportunity
Working alongside another two Planning Team Leaders, you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of the Unit’s core functions.
You will lead and coordinate the planning efforts of a dedicated team of planners, ensuring efficient and effective processing of complex and technically challenging resource consent applications.
You will exhibit a high level of judgement and have the ability to navigate and negotiate solutions to complex problems whilst maintaining an enabling and solution focused mindset.
A typical day can include:
Shaping and influencing high profile and City forming applications
Effectively manage risk through providing specific direction and advice to stakeholders on application of the District Plan/RMA.
Leading and developing your team of planners with a strong emphasis on succession through our Planning Progression Model.
Mentoring, supporting, and providing technical guidance to planners within the unit.
Reviewing s42A and s95 reports and approving decisions.
Providing exceptional customer service through the delivery of solutions to technically complex consent applications.
Developing and maintaining internal and external relationships including the Unit Manager, other business units, elected members, Iwi, and customer.
Ensuring planning applications and certificates are processed within statutory timeframes.
Qualifications
Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Planning or Resource Management.
Experience in leading and managing high performing teams of planning practitioners.
Growth and development mindset. Ability to develop self and develop and growth others.
Minimum 10 years’ experience in Planning and Resource Management.
Extensive knowledge and experience of the relevant legislation relating to Local Government Act and Resource Management Act.
Knowledge of related practices, including resource planning, transport planning, economic and community development, landscape/ecological design, and sustainable environment issues.
Member of the NZ Planning Institute.
The capability to exercise a high degree of judgement when negotiating solutions to complex problems.
Experience in managing high level risk.
An enabling and customer focused mindset.
Proven relationship building skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Additional Information
He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?
Dependent on skills and experience.
Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer
Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
Opportunities for professional development.
Two Wellbeing days per year.
Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted membership rates for family members.
Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.
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Applications close on the: 04/08/2025
Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.