Planning Technician

• Provide technical support to customers on resource management and planning
• Fixed term hybrid opportunity until 30 July 2027 and based in Central Auckland
• Salary will be $76,160 to $89,600 plus 3.5% KiwiSaver contribution

He angitūtanga: The opportunity

Are you a skilled professional seeking to make an impact? This role holds the key to providing precise technical support and expert guidance in planning processes. Your mission: ensure a seamless delivery of planning documents through diverse mediums, and oversee the timely, accurate completion of the Unitary Plan and associated documents.  Tackling issues related to Unitary maintenance procedures is all in a day's work.

You will also be maintaining operative planning documents to aid in plan changes and notices of requirements. You'll collaborate with the Governance Division on statutory hearing processes and cultivate strong stakeholder relationships. Prioritizing efficient workload management, cross-skilling, and professional development, you'll help shape the Plans & Places Department's planning process and deliver top-notch customer service. In addition, manage relationships with Auckland Council Digital Services, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and relevant legislation. Championing process and system enhancements, you'll introduce initiatives to elevate your expertise.

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He kōrero mōu: About you

The ideal candidate for this role will hold a tertiary qualification or have 2-5 years of experience in resource management / planning support. We are specifically looking for someone with the following attributes:

• Knowledge of RMA's First Schedule.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools – Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with HTML, Adobe Professional, and Photoshop is desirable

If you possess the required skills and experience, our team eagerly awaits your application. Your ability to bring order, meticulous organization, attention to detail, and customer-centric approach are invaluable to this role.

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!

Applications close: Sunday 7 June 2026 @ 11:59 PM

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.