Senior Planner

Auckland Transport

Auckland
Permanent
Full-time

27 days ago

Auckland Transport is working to shape our city and we are committed to moving Auckland forward. We're passionate about Auckland's development as a vibrant, growing city that more and more of us call home and we are working hard to give Aucklanders safe and sustainable transport services and options that support our growth and enhance our attractive spaces across the region.Te Whiwhinga mahi - The OpportunityAuckland Transport's Spatial Planning Policy Advice team provides high-quality land-use and transport planning advice to the Auckland Council Group and Central Government partners to help shape spatial planning and policy decisions. Our goal is to enable better land use and transport integration, and ensure that planning and policy decisions protect and provide for the current and future transport network.We are looking for a Senior Planner to join our team, to ensure that Auckland Transport's interests are appropriately represented in planning and policy processes by working closely with our partners.Key tasks will include: * Reviewing private plan changes, notices of requirement and other plans and policies, providing land-use and transport planning advice to decision-makers to enable informed outcomes, and preparing submissions and evidence where required.

Assessing integrated transport assessments to ensure that effects on the transport network generated by land-use proposals are considered in planning decisions.
Reviewing changes to Central and Local Government legislation, plans, and policies, identifying issues relevant to Auckland Transport, and providing advice to decision-makers.
Working collaboratively, enhancing the influence and capacity of the team, and delivering high-quality outputs.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

Minimum five years' experience in land use or transport planning
Able to work effectively and proactively in advancing Auckland Transport's position during statutory planning and policy processes
Understanding and knowledge of transport planning and funding, urban planning policies, local government processes, and legislative requirements
Strategic thinking, including the ability to apply logic to new initiatives, and to develop policy that balances competing priorities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills coupled with excellent written and oral communication skills - particularly to inform decision makers
Strong interpersonal skills, driving results, and building connections with internal and external stakeholders

Ko wai mātou | About us & Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?We have a great culture, encouraging diversity and inclusion in all we do, and we care! Auckland Transport is passionate about giving you opportunities to develop through internal leadership and development courses as well as flexible working arrangements.We also have:

Modern waterfront based office
Competitive remuneration
Paid parental and partner leave
A supportive, high performing team environment
Health and Wellbeing benefits

Apply today - apply with a CV and cover letter addressing the key skills and experience sought.At Auckland Transport, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment where people come first and feel safe, respected, valued and supported, regardless of our differences.We also support flexible working that meets the needs of our people and the business, so please talk to us about how we could make this role flexible for you.Yes Please note, this position is deemed a safety sensitive position and will require the successful applicant to undertake pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.Yes Auckland Transport is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children. A component of this role involves interaction with children so, as a part of the assessment of candidates, we will require Police Vetting of candidates to ensure we are providing a safe environment for children. This requirement complies with the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.Yes Please note, this position is deemed a safety sensitive position and will require the successful applicant to undertake pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.Auckland Transport is committed to the protection and wellbeing of children. A component of this role involves interaction with children so, as a part of the assessment of candidates, we will require Police Vetting of candidates to ensure we are providing a safe environment for children. This requirement complies with the Vulnerable Children Act 2014.

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