Planning Information Advisor

• Planning Information Advisor in Auckland Central
• Hybrid role with flexible working options
• Salary range - $65,493 to $77,050 plus KiwiSaver contribution

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

One fulltime Planning Information Advisor role available in the Planning Information Advisor Team. Main office location is Central Auckland, with flexible working options available i.e. to work some days from the local hubs - either Albany, Henderson, or Manukau City Centre. Most training support likely from the Central Auckland Office (with some remote working options available).

Work collaboratively and use your local government (and if applicable, private sector planning) experience to make a difference: 

• Share your up-to-date planning knowledge and technical expertise to provide guidance to council’s customers on regulatory matters ensuring the delivery of desired environmental outcomes and contributing to Auckland Council’s reputation. 
• Help improve the consistency and efficiency of the Regional Planning Helpdesk Team, with collaboration between the Resource Consents Department, Building Consents Department, Compliance teams, and other stakeholders.
• Experience our fantastic training and support system.

He kōrero mōu: About you

You will bring your planning experience and a tertiary qualification in urban planning, resource management or in a similar field preferably acknowledged by NZPI. With a strong working knowledge of the Auckland Unitary Plan, the Resource Management Act 1991, and an awareness of the proposed and pending legislative changes, you will also have excellent communication and people skills. Restricted or full, clean New Zealand driver’s licence required.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou: What we offer

Auckland Council is the largest local government council across Oceania, serving over 1.7 million people and contributing towards making Tāmaki Makaurau an Auckland we can all be proud of.

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!

If you have any support or access requirements, please advise us when submitting your application so we can assist you.

Our employer KiwiSaver contribution is additional to base salary offered.

You can find the position description HERE

Applications close: Sunday, 22 February 2026 at 11:59pm

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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.