Take your career to the next level working on projects that are ground-breaking in NZ
A senior role with a broad scope
Based in Hobsonville, flexible and agile work environment
TeTakinatanga -Our Story
Kainga Ora - Homes and Communities brings together the three existing agencies of Housing New Zealand, HLC and KiwiBuild to form a new organisation.
We do amazing, important work. We contribute to thriving communities that provide New Zealanders with good quality, affordable homes. Our work supports people to have good access to jobs, amenities and services; as well as improving the wellbeing of current and future generations. We do this by being a world class public housing provider, and partnering with others to deliver urban development projects.
Ko ta matou mahi - Our Role
We are now looking to recruit aSenior Strategic Plannerto be based from our Hobsonville Point office.
This exciting position provides senior level subject matter expertise into a range of Kainga Ora's strategic urban planning work, at both regional and neighbourhood scale, to deliver integrated urban regeneration within the communities where Kainga Ora operates.
Some of the key areas of responsibility for this role include:
Supporting the Programme Lead — Strategic Planning in their role leading the overall strategic programme for Kainga Ora's Urban Development Planning team
Providing timely quality strategic planning advice to the business, primarily the Urban Development Planning and Urban Development Delivery teams, to inform decision making and assist with project delivery
Preparing strategies to guide urban development projects;
Undertaking Research including engaging with internal and external partners
Commissioning and managing consultants on their inputs to deliver outputs such as sub-regional strategic spatial plans and other locality based projects
Liaison with Local Authorities, mana whenua and stakeholders (including Crown agencies such as Ministry of Education and District Health Boards) on strategic spatial planning issues
Integrate high level strategic plan outputs with neighbourhood level masterplans
Input to urban planning projects such as Neighbourhood Masterplans as required
Nga pumanawatanga ou - What you will bring
In adding to your qualification and experience as a planner, urban geographer, urban development or design professional you will also demonstrate:
Relevant strategic spatial planning experience at regional and sub-regional scales and/or experience in large scale urban regeneration
Minimum of 10 years of experience in a strategic planning role in Auckland or other comparable location
Proven negotiation skills and ability to deliver quality projects within time and budget constraints
Experience working with regional and/or local authorities and / or government agencies to deliver high level built environment strategies or outcomes
Experience working within or with iwi entities with respect to urban development and / or complex resource management issues with a significant spatial component, including working with matauranga Maori or using a Te Ao Maori lens in a planning or urban development context
Outstanding communication skills and formal presentation skills
A collaborative team player, with a positive, upbeat approach
Nou te rourou - What's in it for you?
This senior role represents an opportunity to influence hugely exciting and important projects that are ground-breaking in New Zealand. You will be part of a talented team who are absolutely passionate about the work they are doing.
We offer competitive salaries, five weeks' annual leave and a benefits package including a range of insurances, flexible working arrangements and career development. These benefits are described in more detail here .
As a Kainga Ora - Homes and Communities employee, we want to make sure that you have all the tools and support you need. We want to ensure you are healthy and have work-life balance. We also want to support and grow your personal and career development through on-the-job learning, training courses, secondments and study opportunities.
Kotahitanga | One Team
We have important work to do and our aspirations are big. We believe that people do their best within an environment of trust, care, contribution, humility and learning. We also do our best when we take personal responsibility to achieve our shared vision and maintain a working environment we are proud of. The values that drive us are:
Te Ngakau- Wetrust, each other and share ownership
Te Atawhai- Wecare, about each other as people
Te Koha- Everyone'scontribution, matters
Te Mahaki- We arehumbleandgenuine
Te Ako Tonu- We continuallylearnandinnovate
