About this role
<p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Lead the future of regulatory practice at Auckland Council</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">High-impact role within a collaborative, purpose-driven organisation</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Hybrid role with flexible working options based in Central Auckland</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Salary range $150,000 to $165,000 + 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>He angitūtanga: The opportunity</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to head our Service Delivery & Capability Unit within the Resource Consents Group. This pivotal role is responsible for strengthening regulatory practice by lifting capability, improving systems and processes, and maintaining robust quality and knowledge frameworks that support high-quality planning and decision making.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">You will lead a team responsible for training, quality assurance, practice and training, business improvement, and stakeholder engagement, while implementing Value for Money initiatives that improve efficiency and regulatory performance. You will also support the Group's preparedness for Resource Management reform, ensuring our people, systems and processes are ready to implement a new legislative framework.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Working collaboratively across Council, partner agencies, industry, and communities, you will support the delivery of Māori outcomes and the Māori Responsiveness Plan for Tāmaki Makaurau.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">For a copy of the position description, click <a title="" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/15jaxKM3evWKaITm0UUFnl60kAdkQFsov/view?usp=sharing" target="_self">HERE</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>He kōrero mōu: About you</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">10+ years’ experience within the resource management and local government sector</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Proven experience leading a team and delivering high-quality planning and regulatory outcomes</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">A tertiary qualification in planning, business improvement, public administration, organisational development, or a related discipline</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Formal training in continuous improvement, project management, or change is management is desirable.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">A current New Zealand driver licence.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"><strong>Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer</strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau an Auckland we can all be proud of. </span><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NP7-_sZf-djsLwBlQIfW4daoCuaEAGn0/view?usp=sharing" target="_self">HERE</a></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">If you are an experienced regulatory leader with a passion for continuous improvement, sound governance and developing high-performing teams, please apply at the link below. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">Applications close: Sunday 19 July at 11:59 pm</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when submitting your application so we can assist you.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt">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.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0pt"> </span> </p>