Tau ake rā te moana nei, e papaki kau ana ki te ākau tangata, kakenga waka ka mauru te tohu ki te arearenga o Mauao, he pou herenga mōu, he pou hononga mōu, kia herea ki te pono, kia herea ki te tika. Kia mau, kia ita, kia ū - haumi e, hui e, tāiki e!About the roleWe're looking for an experienced Principal Planner - Urban Planning and Policy, or a Senior Planner who is looking for the opportunity to develop their career in this direction.As a Principal Planner within the Urban Communities Team, you'll be planning for the future of Tauranga, with a focus on supporting growth and community wellbeing within existing urban areas. You will be working with a range of partners (such as tangata whenua, Kāinga Ora, Waka Kotahi and the community) to provide technical and project delivery leadership across a range of complex, multidisciplinary projects, including but not limited to:
Leading plan changes and policy development to support growth and improve urban outcomes, particularly within existing urban areas
Leading urban planning for development sites and areas
Leading engagement and partnership with mana whenua, internal and external project partners, key stakeholders and the community
Supporting delivery of Council's spatial planning outcomes for intensification areas
Supporting Council's role on SmartGrowth and related sub-regional planning
Forward planning for investment to support growth, including inputs into the Long-Term Plan process
Inputs into wider growth, transportation and city planning projects as a 'technical expert'
Providing guidance and leadership to other planners within the team.
What you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this role, you'll bring:
Prior experience and relevant qualifications in urban planning and resource management policy development
Exceptional communication
Relationship building and management skills
Ability to engage with stakeholders in a range of complex situations.
You may also bring other skills such as an understanding of te ao Māori principles, urban design or other related matters.Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City CouncilTauranga City Council is one of Tauranga's largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team. To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible work from home options, as well as career development opportunities. We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.Te Tukanga | How to applyIf you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Carl Lucca atPlease note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click 'Apply' at the bottom of this page and follow the link.Applications will close upon the appointment of a successful candidate.
Our selection process may include behavioural interview(s), psychometric and ability assessments, reference checks, and pre-employment screening.
Tauranga City Council will not accept applications or contact from any placement service, temporary staffing agency, or professional recruiter for this vacancy. If/where Tauranga City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our network of agencies. We ask that you please do not contact Tauranga City Council or any of its employees regarding vacancies. Tauranga City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to such unsolicited contact.