•    Exciting opportunity to shape Auckland's parks and open space network
•    Plan the future of Auckland's parks and open spaces
•    Full-time, permanent role based in Auckland (CBD)

In the Parks Planning team, we’re proud of our supportive team environment. We have a high-performing workplace culture, enabling an enjoyable atmosphere where we get the job done. This is a great opportunity to join an enthusiastic, professional team and make a positive difference to Auckland's parks and green spaces.

There are over 4,000 local parks across the city. Our parks network is diverse and ranges from coastal and beach reserves to neighbourhood parks and bush reserves. Responding to growth is a key focus area to ensure that Council caters for the increased demand on open space.

He Angitūtanga: The opportunity 

We’re seeking a Parks Consents Planner at an intermediate level for an exciting opportunity within our team where you will use your technical and specialist knowledge to provide input into the regulatory and consenting processes. You will be based in Auckland’s CBD where you will represent the Parks and Community Facilities (P & CF) view of parks, open space, recreation and sport.

You will work as part of a team to deliver high quality open space outcomes within RMA processes that relate to growth and development and receive mentoring and support from senior members of staff to build your skills and confidence. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone that is passionate about open space and parks and wants to take the next step in their planning career. There is opportunity to assist with assessment associated with complex resource consent applications, third party parks development processes where you can develop you stakeholder relationship skills in specialist planning input space as well as providing advice to Local Boards. 

He kōrero mōu: About you

You’ll bring with you a minimum of 2 years planning and resource management experience, supported by a tertiary qualification in resource consent, planning policy, parks and open space planning or in a relevant field.

You will have proven experience in project management disciplines, delivering results and innovation in a high public profile environment where you can also demonstrate your experience working with the Resource Management Act, Local Government Act and the Reserves Act. 

We value our customers and resulting from your customer focus you will have an excellent track record of customer delivery. It will be required that you have a good understanding of being Maori Responsive. Here it will also be essential that you have a positive attitude toward problem solving and motivating others.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Be a part of creating the world's most liveable city and be involved in developments that are shaping Auckland's future. Auckland's parks and open spaces are our community's most treasured resource and are fundamental to Auckland becoming the world's most liveable city.

This is a unique opportunity to make a major step in your planning career and will give it a boost by working on growth and development projects across Auckland. The role will provide you with the challenge you are after and rewards you with the result of your initiatives to shape the open space of Auckland and wellbeing of its people for generations to come. If you've got the expertise and qualities we're looking for, apply now!

Applications close Sunday 17th August 2025

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau a world-class city.
 
We offer a range of employee benefits and proudly support flexible working options where possible. 

View a snapshot of some of our employee benefits HERE

Help us make a difference to Tāmaki Makaurau. 

Me Tono Ināianei!: Apply Now!

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Our employer Kiwisaver contribution is additional to base salary offered. 

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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.