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Principal Planning Advisor

Auckland, North IslandFull-time2026-10-31 → 2026-11-03
On-site

Core

Shape the long-term strategic direction of New Zealand's land transport system and lead local government relationships for Auckland/Northland.

Role type

Principal strategic planning advisor

Builds

Regional Land Transport Plans, spatial plans, and the 30-year transport plan for Auckland

Domain

Public sector transport planning and regional policy

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Systems thinking, local government planning expertise, stakeholder leadership and influence, strategic translation of complex evidence, Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi knowledge

Preferred skills

Postgraduate tertiary qualification, experience navigating complex environments

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead thinking and analysis on complex system and place-based challenges; align strategic direction, evidence, outcomes, and priorities across the wider land transport system; facilitate local government engagement with NZTA

Seniority

Principal, strategic advisory