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Team Lead – Urban and Spatial Planning

Team Lead – Urban and Spatial Planning

TaituarāHamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
3 hours ago
Job description

Overview

Lead with purpose. Shape the future of Hamilton. We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced planning professional to lead our Urban Planning team. This is your opportunity to drive best practice, foster collaboration, and make a lasting impact on the city’s growth and development.

As Team Leader – Urban Planning, you’ll provide strategic leadership and technical direction to a high-performing team. You’ll play a key role in delivering the Unit’s core functions and championing innovative planning approaches across the sub-region.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and grow Council’s approach to best practice urban planning.
  • Provide expert guidance and support to your team.
  • Promote and model collaboration with stakeholders across the sub-region.
  • Build strong relationships with internal teams, elected members, Iwi, developers, and other key partners.
  • Navigate complex planning challenges with sound judgement and a solution-focused mindset.

What You’ll Bring

  • Proven leadership experience in urban or regional planning.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
  • Ability to think strategically and deliver practical solutions.
  • A collaborative and enabling approach to problem-solving.
  • Passion for shaping vibrant, sustainable communities.
  • Qualifications

  • At least 10 years’ experience in a senior role with a focus on urban development, with a high level of practical implementation of planning through relevant legislation.
  • People and leadership experience, including leading diverse professional teams.
  • Understanding of strategic planning, plan development, community engagement, policy preparation and public consultation.
  • Proven track record in building and maintaining effective relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering complex projects, including experience preparing and presenting evidence for hearings, mediation, and expert witness appearance.
  • Knowledge of relevant legislation affecting Council’s operations, including Local Government Act 2002.
  • Current full NZ driver’s license.
  • Competent user of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
  • 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.
  • Applications close on the : 24 / 10 / 2025

    Note : We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

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