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He angitūtanga: The opportunity
As a Principal Project Lead in the Premium Unit, you will be working in collaboration with high profile applicants by assisting them to develop and obtain their consenting needs using ‘premium’ end to end customer service. The Premium Unit is a small, energised team of Project Leaders who are responsible for managing the most complex and high-profile resource consents in Auckland. From major subdivisions and nationally significant infrastructure projects to large scale residential and commercial developments.
You will lead a team of internal and external planners, specialists, engineers, and other technical experts who are all required to input through the resource consents process. This involves chairing PCGs, providing advice around consenting strategy, identifying risk, and coordinating inputs, and importantly making good decisions.
You will be required to collaborate with a diverse range of units across Council and its CCO’s to resolve issues that may impede the consenting process or input into programmes being driven by other areas of Council (i.e., Plans & Places and the Development Programmes Office). You will also liaise with teams responsible for managing communications, LGOIMAs, Appeals and media, Local Board, MPs, and members of the community.
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He kōrero mōu: About you
• Proven leadership experience with strong people leader skills
- Highly experienced in the resource management field
- Planning / resource management experience OR a related tertiary degree
- Strong mediation, facilitation, influencing and collaboration capabilities
- Project Management experience in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Strong problem solving and issue resolution capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Valid full NZ driver’s license
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer
We offer flexible working arrangements and a competitive salary. You will be joining a team of dedicated and respected experts working collaboratively across the region to contribute to Auckland’s growth and development. We are committed to diversity, and have a culture built on trust and valuing individual as well as collective contributions. We also offer:
• Career progression, development opportunities; opportunities to change career directions
- A fantastic learning environment with in-house training and development from one of the best staff training functions in NZ
- Opportunities to work from both home and our Central office
- Be involved in a diverse variety of exciting and high-profile projects
- Networking opportunities across Auckland Council, CCO’s and the development sector
Salary range will be $115,000 to $134,000 (depending on experience)
Applications close on Wednesday 13 September 2023 at 11.59pm. However, please note that early applications are encouraged as interviews will be conducted as and when applications are received – so apply now to avoid disappointment.
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.
