CareerPlan

Urban & Spatial Planning Team Lead

Hamilton, WaikatoFull-time2026-11-01 → 2026-11-03

Core

Provide leadership and technical direction for best practice urban planning, managing complex projects and stakeholder relationships to unlock Hamilton's potential.

Role type

Senior IC urban & spatial planning team lead

Builds

Urban development strategies, plans, and community engagement outcomes

Domain

Public sector / Urban planning / Resource management

Required skills

Urban development leadership, strategic planning, plan development, community engagement, policy preparation, public consultation, stakeholder relationship management, complex project delivery, legislative knowledge (Local Government Act 2002), negotiation, expert witness testimony

Preferred skills

NZPI membership, Microsoft Office proficiency, diverse team leadership

Technologies

Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and technical direction; Lead and grow Council's approach to best practice urban planning; Promote and model collaboration sub-regionally; Develop and maintain internal and external relationships with stakeholders and developers; Lead team to deliver exceptional results; Navigate and negotiate solutions to complex problems

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC